Spotify’s problems are bigger than Joe Rogan
A lack of transparency is eroding trust.
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UK government announces official crackdown on 'misleading' crypto ads
Research suggests that people's understanding of crypto is on the decline despite its rising popularity.
The FCC's new anti-robocall rules prevent surprise charges for consumers
The commission has announced new rules to ensure carriers adopt anti-robocall measures.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
FCC proposal would help fight one-ring call scams
It could allow carriers to automatically block the illegal calls.
Twitter bans deepfakes that are 'likely to cause harm'
It may label manipulated content and warn users before they retweet it.
Amazon employees say they were threatened for climate change criticism
They were told future communication policy violations could lead to termination.
The FAA wants to track all drones flying in the US
A new proposed rule could lead to the widespread adoption of commercial drones.
France fines Google $167 million over unpredictable advertising rules
Google says it will appeal the decision.
Facebook’s 2020 election 'protections' still allow for lying politicians
At least Pages will be transparent.
G20 leaders will discuss raising taxes for big tech firms next week
The new rules could help reduce uncertainty over international taxes and loopholes.
The US and France reportedly reach a deal over 'digital services' tax
Trump is expected to drop his threatened wine tariff.
Mercedes-Benz likely to agree to California's tougher emissions rules
It would join Ford, BMW, VW and Honda in rejecting Trump administration standards.
Reddit experiments with livesteaming
Users can post livestreams from 9am to 5pm PT, through Friday.
FCC bans spoofed text messages and international robocalls
It can punish the 'bad actors' behind the scams too.
FCC Chairman wants to ban caller ID spoofing for text messages
New rules could ban international robocalls, too.
Kickstarter warns creators against calling projects 'the world's best'
New guidelines caution against exaggerations and dubious claims.
Social media ads for vaping must include nicotine warnings, FTC says
The FTC and FDA issued letters to four vape companies today.
Twitter simplifies its rules on safety, privacy and more
Now it just has to enforce them.
China's new gaming rules prohibit blood and gambling
It could have implications for the industry as a whole.
EU passes divisive Article 13 copyright law
The jury is out on whether this is a win for creatives or dark days for the internet.
