The standards by which the internet is controlled need to be open and subject to impartial judiciaries – not left to advertisersThe revelations we publish about how Facebook’s data was used by Cambridge Analytica to subvert the openness of democracy are only the latest examples of a global phenomenon. All over the world, governments are coming to grips with the destructive power of social media. In recent weeks, Sri Lanka, Britain, Indonesia and Myanmar have all seen measures taken against hate-speech campaigns. In some cases the companies that publish and profit from them have acted themselves; in others the government has taken direct action. In Sri Lanka, the government reacted to a burst of anti-Muslim rioting by completely shutting down Facebook, WhatsApp, and the messaging app Viber for a week on 7 March. In Britain, Facebook banned the neo-Nazi Britain First movement, which had acquired 2m “likes”, after two of its leaders were jailed. The leaders’ personal pages were also removed. Why it took the company that long to act, when the hateful nature of the pages had been obvious to the whole world ever since Donald Trump retweeted one of their made-up news stories in 2017, is difficult to explain.YouTube can not only profit from disturbing content but in unintended ways rewards its creation. The algorithms that guide viewers to new choices aim always to intensify the experience, and to keep the viewer excited. This can damage society, and individuals, without being... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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Google, Facebook and other tech giants are investing in ways to bring Internet access to those far flung parts of the world which are still offline. Creative methods include using balloons, satellites, drones and lasers. Despite this concerted effort, an estimated 4 billion people still don't... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ala Alsallal, founder of the website Jamalon, says there will be an entire section on the website devoted to selling banned books. Alsallal hopes to make banning books so pointless that governments stop doing so. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Galley Beggar had the courage to take a chance with an unknown author writing in an unconventional wayIf you hadn't previously heard of Galley Beggar of Norwich, that is hardly surprising. It's a small-scale operation set up by a local bookseller. But Galley Beggar has something which big... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Europeans can continue browsing the Web without fear of breaking copyright law, Europe’s top court has determined in a landmark ruling. The legality of this common practice came into question in Europe as a result of a years-long tussle involving U.K. newspaper publishers, a public relations... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Byliner, a company that publishes long, literary journalism and fiction online and as ebooks, told its contributors Tuesday that it has been struggling and is seeking partners to ensure its future. The company started in 2011 with some fanfare. It ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Very few comic strip creators can match Keith Knight for production and overall cultural hilarity. PW spoke with "Keef" about growing his brand and online platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guardian Faber has acquired a new book by actor and comedian David Mitchell. Commissioning... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More than half of Britain’s online retail spend goes to Amazon, working out at £70... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Total Boox, an unusual ebook delivery service based on metered reading, is making its library of 20,000 ebook titles available to the public to read entirely for free during the week of April 13 to April 20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller will be producing daily editions during this year's London Book Fair,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the wake of Wendy Doniger's book recall, the organization issued a statement of "solidarity with publishing colleagues in India" that calls for reform of the Indian penal codes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This study of teenagers' social networking habits shows that's it's not technology they are 'addicted' to – it's friendship groupsForget the revelations about the NSA: one group in society has been living with surveillance for years. A group whose every move is tracked, whose freedom of movement... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Specs Who Albert Tsai Age 9 Accomplishments Stars as Bert on ABC’s Trophy Wife (Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30c) Base Los Angeles I’ve read that you take all of your classes online. What’s that like? Yeah, I’m homeschooled. When I’m on set, there’s a studio teacher who helps me with my work. I like it,... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While e-commerce is a new territory for many publishers, Dwell has taken a decidedly integrated approach between what they feature in their magazine pages and what they sell in their online store. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A newspaper that allowed its local police force to publish an article directly on to its website should be wary of celebrating the initiative.Torbay police posted a "story" on the site of the Torquay Herald Express, headlined "Who is this man?" over a picture of the said gentleman in a... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seeking sale synergies, Bookline.hu, Hungary's top online bookseller has merged with Libri, the country's largest bookstore chain. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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House, a design, decoration, food and lifestyle website, aims to reach 500,000 monthly users in four yearsCondé Nast is launching a online lifestyle offering closely resembling Pinterest, House, replacing its House & Garden and Easy Living websites.The publisher is launching House on... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How positioning your business model around your most engaged customers will reap beaucoup returns.As a long-time comic book artist, fan, and professional, I have experienced firsthand how comics collectors travelled long distances to meet up with others who shared these passions. In the 1990s,... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Helen Tartar, editorial director of Fordham University Press, has died in a car accident. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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