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You Are Being Lied to About Algorithms

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 1552 implied HN points • 10 Mar 26
🕹 Technology Internet Law
  1. Many people misunderstand what an algorithm is. Even reverse-chronological feeds are algorithms, so using “algorithms” as a reason to strip platforms of Section 230 is flawed.
  2. Politicians are using the techlash to amass more power and censorship has become a bipartisan value. Big platforms like Meta may actually want Section 230 changed so they can wipe out smaller competitors.
  3. Algorithms can help protect users from spam, scams, and a miserable internet, so blaming them misses the real threats. Real dangers include policies like age verification laws and other corporate or legal maneuvers that threaten the open web.

Memory Lane

Glenn’s Substack • 786 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Internet Law
  1. The author reflects on being part of the early blogosphere in the development of the internet.
  2. They engaged in various online activities like creating music and defending electronic music promoters.
  3. Teaching Internet Law led the author to continuously seek new online ventures and stay engaged in the digital world.

just bein nosy

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 16
🕹 Technology Internet Law
  1. Facebook wants users to share more personal information, but people are becoming more cautious about what they post online
  2. The newsletter takes a different form on Fridays, providing an ebook or direct links for catch-up and unplugging
  3. Readers can vote to help the newsletter in a Webby nomination for email newsletters
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Because chipmunks and hot peppers, duh.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 14
🕹 Technology Internet Law
  1. The Supreme Court is tackling the issue of online threats, sparking discussions on the reality of statements made online.
  2. ISIS is effectively using social media for recruitment and to further its agenda, in contrast to the FBI's lackluster understanding of Twitter slang.
  3. The FBI's 83-page Twitter slang handbook highlights its struggles with online language, while ISIS excels in utilizing Twitter for its activities.