EULAs of Despair
This project maps some of the internet’s most encountered End User License Agreements (EULAs), also commonly called Terms of Use. Over… read more
A Look Behind the Screens – Federal Trade Commission
Today, the Commission is approving the release of a groundbreaking report that sheds light on how these powerful Companies have… read more
Social media companies engaged in ‘vast surveillance,’ FTC finds, calling status quo ‘unacceptable’ – NBC News
Popular social media platforms and video streaming services pose serious risks to user privacy, with children and teenagers most at… read more
Film companies demand names of Reddit users who discussed piracy in 2011 – Ars Technica
Reddit said that a “higher standard for unmasking a non-party witness exists than for unmasking a potential defendant because–unlike the… read more
Reddit’s AI porn ban has a carveout for Rule 34 – The Verge
Reddit has crushed the biggest protest in its history. What’s next? Make AI-generated porn legal again, apparently — as long… read more
Reddit thinks AI chatbots will ‘complement’ human connection, not replace it – The Verge
“AI chatbot technologies are still new and something we’re exploring and keeping our eyes on,” said Reddit spokesperson Nick Singer…. read more
Reddit Says It Was Hacked But That You Don’t Need to Worry About It. Probably. – Gizmodo
In its statement, Reddit stresses that it doesn’t think users were impacted by the digital intrusion. “Based on several days… read more
Social Media Use in 2021 (Pew Research)
A majority of Americans say they use YouTube and Facebook, while use of Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok is especially common… read more