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Twitter is 'reviewing' its rules for world leaders
Twitter will survey users on whether politicians should have to follow the same rules as everyone else.
Facebook’s Oversight Board will weigh in on rules for politicians
As Facebook’s “Supreme Court” gets ready to rule on whether Donald Trump’s suspension should be permanent, the board will also tackle some of the thornier policy issues about how Facebook handles the accounts of elected officials.
Senators ask the FCC to change the definition of high-speed broadband
A group of four senators is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to change its definition of high-speed broadband and significantly increase base speeds.
Lawmakers want expanded telehealth coverage to last beyond the pandemic
A bipartisan group of 49 lawmakers led by Senator Brian Schatz says the current state of expanded access and coverage to telehealth services should be the norm going forward.
Google delays its 30-percent Play Store cut in India after pushback
Google will delay enforcement in India of a new billing policy that will force some developers to pay a 30 percent commission on in-app purchases, the company announced (via TechCrunch). The new rules are set to go in effect globally by September 2021, but after facing pushback from an alliance of app developers, Google will postpone them in India until April 2022.
Facebook critics have formed their own oversight board
They've expressed concerns about the company's formal Oversight Board.
Facebook's Oversight Board will begin hearing cases before the US election
Faceboook has confirmed that it’s Oversight Board set up to rule on moderation disputes across the company’s platforms will begin to hear cases in mid-October, just ahead of the November US elections.
Google Drive will start automatically deleting Trash files after 30 days
Deleted Google Drive files will no longer live in Trash indefinitely.
Apple's App Store appeals process is now open for developers
Developers can now suggest changes to Apple's App Store guidelines.
Twitter adds labels to state-backed media and government accounts
The labels will appear in users' profiles and within their tweets.
Twitter enforces its new hate policy by banning David Duke
Twitter has banned notorious white supremacist David Duke, enforcing a new policy against hate speech links it introduced earlier this month. He was “permanently suspended" for Twitter Rules on hateful conduct.
Telehealth got a huge boost from COVID-19. Now what?
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, venturing outside in New York felt like preparing for battle. “Cancer doesn’t stop for COVID,” said Dr. Mara Weinstein, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Weinstein told Engadget that she is still seeing patients every day in upstate New York.
Instagram bans all posts promoting conversion therapy
Instagram will no longer allow any kind of post that promotes conversion therapy.
India may require online shops to hand over site code
India is drafting e-commerce rules that could force internet giants to hand over source code and AI info.
Facebook will share new independent privacy reports with the FTC
Facebook is continuing its transparency push.
DoJ's Section 230 proposal seeks more (and less) moderation online
The Justice Department has released its proposal to roll back legal protections provided to internet platforms under Section 230.
Apple Pay and the App Store are under EU antitrust investigation
The European Commission has launched two separate antitrust investigations into Apple, focused on the App Store and Apple Pay. The Commission said it had completed a “preliminary investigation” and found “concerns” that discouraged competition against Apple’s own services.
UK EVs will get special 'green' licence plates later this year
It can be difficult to hear a whisper-quiet electric vehicle. Grant Shapps, the UK’s transport secretary, has confirmed that “green number plates” will be offered to EV drivers later this year. The UK government hopes the plates will accelerate EV adoption.
Denmark's ambitious wind power plans include giant 'energy islands'
Denmark's new wind power project could boost Europe's offshore wine capacity by 54 percent.
Facebook bans misinformation related to the 2020 US census
Facebook and Instagram have banned misinformation related to the 2020 census. They won't allow posts or ads with false information about when, where and how people should participate in the census, who can do so or what information and materials people need to take part.