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X reinstates policy against deadnaming and misgendering
X has updated its abuse and harassment page in January, and it has added a new section that explains its new rule against intentionally using the wrong pronouns for a person or using a name they no longer go by.
Discord could ban users if they continue to deadname trans people
Discord has officially updated its hateful conduct policy to add behaviors that don't reflect its "goal to promote acceptance and inclusivity."
Anna Gomez confirmed as FCC commissioner, breaking a 32-month deadlock
For the first time in Joe Biden's presidency, Democrats will have a majority at the Federal Communications Commission and the ability to undo Trump-era deregulation in the internet and communications industries. The Senate has confirmed Anna Gomez as the agency's third Democratic commissioner, bringing an end to a 32-month partisan split on the panel.
YouTubers can take training courses to remove warnings from their permanent record
YouTube is updating its enforcement policies to give creators who break its rules a chance to wipe the slate clean. . As long as they complete a training course and avoid violating the same policy within a 90-day period, YouTube will remove a warning from their account.
The FTC is opening a tech-focused office to help it keep up with Silicon Valley
The Federal Trade Commission is opening a dedicated technology office that will place Silicon Valley under more scrutiny and help it stay on top of emerging tech and trends in a fast-moving market.
Meta's Oversight Board will take on more cases and make decisions faster
Meta can now ask its Oversight Board for expedited reviews of content moderation cases, which could be published within as little as 48 hours.
Twitch is banning major gambling websites in October
It will ban websites that feature slots, roulette and dice games unlicensed in the US.
Airbnb starts testing anti-party tech in the US and Canada
The company will look for signs of 'potentially high-risk reservations.'
Airbnb is banning party houses permanently
Airbnb is permanently banning all parties and events at host properties around the world.
Facebook clamps down on fake and paid reviews
Facebook has formalized a policy banning fake, paid and irrelevant reviews.
Amazon will reimburse employee travel for abortions and non-life threatening treatments
It now offers $4,000 in annual travel reimbursements to employees in the US.
Airbnb will stop offering refunds when a host or guest contracts COVID-19
An updated extenuating circumstances policy will apply to bookings made on or after May 31st.
Google is clamping down on out-of-date Android apps
Google has unveiled new policies for the Play store that will effectively bar any existing Android Apps that are significantly out of date.
Senate committee advances FCC nominee Gigi Sohn
The nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to the FTC will also move to a full Senate vote.
Disability organizations call on DOJ to finalize online accessibility rules
In a letter published today, 181 disability organizations call for the Department of Justice to finalize rules for online accessibility.
Twitch policy update bans usernames that reference sex and drugs
Twitch wants everyone to have nicer, more family-friendly usernames.
The Internet Archive's 'Wayforward Machine' paints a grim future for the web
The nonprofit is marking its 25th anniversary by advocating for internet freedom.
Google is banning 'sugar daddy' apps as part of new sexual content restrictions
As part of new restrictions on sexual content, Google is banning so-called sugar daddy apps from the Play store, effective September 1st, 2021.
TikTok will automate video removals for nudity and violence
The app's also changing how it notifies users about policy violations.
Twitch will ban users for serious offline misconduct
An expanded safety policy targets major safety risks to the Twitch community that emerge offline or on other platforms.
