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Conservative pranksters face $5 million proposed fine over robocalls

The Verge

On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission proposed an over $5 million fine against conspiracy theorists and conservative activists John Burkman and Jacob Wohl for making hundreds of robocalls spreading 2020 election misinformation. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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Apple is keeping its DEI program

Engadget

The company's shareholders have voted to keep its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, following a push by conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), to remove them, Reuters reports. The Center's proposal, Request to Cease DEI Efforts , failed 8.84 billion votes to 210.45 percent of the vote.

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Why Sustainable AI is the Next Step for a Better Digital Future

Forum One

The European Union is already leading the charge in carbon-friendly AI solutions, proposing comprehensive regulations that would require detailed greenhouse gas reporting for AI systems. By building this analysis into the decision-making process, organizations can make more informed choices about when and how to leverage AI responsibly.

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Facebook reportedly ignored its own research showing algorithms divided users

The Verge

Changes might disproportionately affect conservatives and might hurt engagement, the report says. Kaplan has taken on a larger role within Facebook since the 2016 election, and critics say his approach to policy and moderation is designed to appease conservatives and stave off accusations of bias. The reason?

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Federal court blocks Texas law banning ‘viewpoint discrimination’ on social media

The Verge

The order , issued by a federal district court in Austin on Wednesday night, granted an injunction proposed by NetChoice and the CCIA that puts the HB 20 law on hold until the conclusion of the case. “HB NetChoice and the CCIA previously sued over a similar Florida social media law.

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Apple shareholders to decide on fate of DEI programs

Fast Company Tech

The proposal drafted by the National Center for Public Policy Researcha self-described conservative think tankurges Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have retreated from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives currently in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump.

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Kanye joins the ranks of arrogant billionaires buying their own echo chambers

TechCrunch

Coincidentally, we’re sure, the app’s CEO is George Farmer, who is the husband of Kanye’s new best friend, conservative political pundit Candace Owens. The proposed acquisition will assure Parler a future role in creating an uncanceable ecosystem where all voices are welcome,” the company wrote in a statement.