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Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X): Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification

TechCrunch

The lawsuit alleged that the social network “fuels its business with countless infringing copies of musical ‘compositions, violating Publishers’ and others’ exclusive rights under copyright law.” It added that, unlike its competitors TikTok and Instagram, Twitter hasn’t struck a music licensing deal for the use of copyrighted music.

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Facebook’s independent oversight board is now accepting cases

The Verge

Columbia Law professor Jamal Greene, a board co-chair, said this functionality will be added “in the coming months.”. Facebook executives are meant to have no influence over the independent operation of the board, although its creation was the result of significant efforts by the company.

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Why major global powers are so interested in Greenland right now

Fast Company Tech

Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a long-time U.S. Denmark has also recognized Greenland’s right to independence at a time of its choosing. Chinese interest In 2018, China declared itself a “near-Arctic state” in an effort to gain more influence in the region. Who does Greenland belong to?

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Greenlanders repeat their nation is ‘not for sale’ as Trump’s threats mount

Fast Company Tech

and to open for business beyond Denmark , which colonized them 300 years ago and still exercises control over foreign and defense policy. “When Trump came to office, he wanted to talk to Greenlanders directly without going through Denmark. The American president’s comments set off a political crisis in Denmark.

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Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld Trump’s ban — what’s next?

The Verge

Will every platform require a moderation court like this in the future, or is this just another way for Facebook to exert influence over the internet? To help figure it all out, I asked Kate Klonick, a law professor at St. John’s University Law School, to join the show. John’s University Law School. Bear with me.

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What’s in a name? How America’s place-renaming moment impacts people

Fast Company Tech

They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive their place in it. The names were changed to Fort Liberty and Fort Moore in 2023 after Congress passed a law banning the use of Confederate names for federal installations. Place names are more than just labels on a map.

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