Regulation
Google makes 3,000 deepfake videos (to fight deepfakes)
Google has released a huge database of deepfake videos, created using paid actors, designed to help systems detect fake videos that could be used to spread disinformation
Right to reply: What Google’s ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ victory means for tech and privacy
This week, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that “right to be forgotten” does not extend to the versions of Google’s search engine directed to non-EU member states. Ron Moscona, a partner at the international law firm Dorsey & Whitney, looks at the implications for the digital industry.
Right to be forgotten: Google wins court battle to keep it EU-only
Google will not have to adhere to a ‘right to be forgotten’ law outside Europe, according to a new ruling in court this week.
Twitter fail: US military apologises for threatening to ‘bomb’ Area 51 festival
The US military has apologised for sending a tweet that appeared to threaten people visiting Area 51 over the weekend after a Facebook event went viral.
Facebook to launch oversight board to judge controversial content
Facebook has revealed a board of 40 people who will come up with the rules to govern controversial content on the social network, with powers to overrule even CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg himself.
Facebook and Instagram awarded JICWEBS Brand Safety Certification
Digital ad standards industry body JICWEBS has awarded Facebook, Facebook Audience Network and Instagram the DTSG Brand Safety Certification following an independent audit of their advertising processes against JICWEBS’ DTSG Good Practice Principles.
UK PM’s plans ‘to collect data on gov.uk users’ sparks investigation
The UK Prime Minister has reportedly asked civil servants to collect “targeted and personalised” data on users of the government website, sparking an investigation from the UK communications watchdog.
Uber to cut 435 tech jobs amid more financial losses
Uber has laid off 265 engineers and 170 members of its product teams as the ride-hailing app and tech firm looks to save costs following heavy losses.