Tech firms fear regulation nightmare if MPs get their way

Report into fake news could put legal burden on firms such as Twitter and Facebook to remove harmful and illegal contentFacebook, Twitter and Google could face their worst regulation nightmares if the recommendations of parliament’s report into fake news, based on a leaked version published on Friday by the former campaign strategist for Vote Leave, come to pass.The report is expected to call for the creation of a new legal framework for regulating technology firms, tightening their liabilities and imposing a requirement for them to take down “harmful and illegal content”. It will argue for the end of “safe harbour” provisions, whereby platforms are not liable for content hosted by them until it is flagged to them as problematic. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hammond vows to make tech companies pay ‘fair share’

Philip Hammond vowed to make tech giants pay their “fair share” of tax in yesterday’s Spring Statement.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Authors Find Firm Footing in Christian Market

Self publishing in the Christian market is a viable option for authors seeking control and profits, and the books are gaining ground with readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TrustX, P&G and the ANA move to reduce so-called 'ad-tech tax'

TrustX is eliminating its 12.5 percent supply-side fee from within its platform following a three-month trial with Meredith, NBCUniversal, CBS Interactive and Magna Global, a move it hopes will have broader implications for the digital advertising ecosystem.The trade body, which represents 35... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘We’ve made a huge mistake’: European publishers sound off on subscriptions and tech talent shortages

At the Digiday's Publishing Summit Europe, publishers discussed growing reader revenue strategies and the changing programmatic landscape. The post ‘We’ve made a huge mistake’: European publishers sound off on subscriptions and tech talent shortages appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anti-vaxx propaganda is flooding the internet. Will tech companies act? | Lucky Tran, Rachel Alter and Tonay Flattum-Riemers

As vaccine advocates we can change our tone but companies such as Amazon, YouTube and Facebook must stop profiting off human vulnerabilityWhen it comes to providing accurate medical information, social media is a hot mess. Reporting by the Guardian and elsewhere over the last few months has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In EU copyright battle, Google challenges the will of regulators

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[ Digiday | 2019-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada's Dundurn Bought by Tech Entrepreneurs

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The future’s Bright for educational firm after curriculum shake-up

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Big Tech Merging With Big Brother? Kinda Looks Like It

The all-seeing Amazon, Google, and Facebook have every incentive to help the national security state undermine privacy, free speech, and democracy. We’ve read this book before. Continue reading at Wired

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An NFL-backed data firm is launching a sports-gambling marketing company

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[ Advertising Age | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tech that died in 2018

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[ PC World | 2018-12-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Underwent Massive Disruption but Remains Grounded With Quality Content and Emerging Tech

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[ AdWeek | 2018-12-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA says MPs must 'come together' to protect publishing as May survives vote

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[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Forget Zuckerberg – the tech giants don’t have to own the future | John Harris

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Facebook’s Elliot Schrage defends using D.C. firm to research George Soros

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[ Fast Company | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Advertising Age | 2018-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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