Bipartisan House bill would force tech platforms to offer an “input-transparent algorithm” that doesn't require user data to generate recommendations
letting all kinds of awful content flow, and saying “the law won't let us hide hate anymore!” (You know they'd do this.) Anil Dash / @anildash : More broadly, this class of solutions to tech tend to i...
Facebook has urged users to enable phone number-based 2FA, but the numbers are used in a user lookup feature with no opt out and to target ads, sparking outcry
and you can't opt-out. http://techcrunch.com/... Anil Dash / @anildash : Well put. It's doubly devastating when a major platform betrays user trust, because they not only victimize their own users, th...
Facebook launches new initiative to support independent academic research about the impact of social media on democracy and elections
this excellent SNL parody of Zuck perfectly demonstrates why Amy Gesenhues / Marketing Land : Facebook announces election-based independent research initiative as part of its continuing hearts and min...
Twitter testing new quality filter that removes threats and offensive/abusive content from timelines; currently available for verified users only
Neustar brings in big guns ahead of FCC vote — FCC budget under the microscope Rhiannon Williams / Telegraph : Twitter's new quality filter removes abuse from your timeline Lance Whitney / CNET : Twit...