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YouTube's War on Ad Blockers
It would be wrong for YouTube to delay video plays for certain users. Throttling is an issue not to be taken lightly as it would give the company an…
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Cole Blankenship
More Americans Turn to TikTok for News—a Concerning Trend
As an increasing number of Americans are getting their news from TikTok—a platform that has a vast amount of misinformation—we should all be concerned.
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Cole Blankenship
Apple Should Adopt the RCS Texting Standard
Apple is resisting RCS despite inefficient cross-platform functionality.
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Mozilla Wants to Create a Kinder Social Network
Mozilla.Social is relying on aggressive content moderation to create a social platform that's welcoming, open, and kind.
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It's Time to End Broadband Discrimination
Low-income and minority neighborhoods often receive vastly slower internet speeds. Internet providers should be held responsible for their inequalities.
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Biden Takes the Lead on AI
The Biden Administration's executive order on artificial intelligence will harness the benefits of AI, while reducing risks.
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Another Controversial Online Safety Bill
The Kids Online Safety Act has garnered much controversy from privacy and free speech experts.
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Basic Web Guy
Basic Web Guy
Basic Web Guy is a column about online culture, misinformation, and the impact of the web on human society.
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