Tag: Social Networking
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Kamala Harris Calls for the Dismantling of Facebook
There was a lot of hype this past week over the idea that Facebook should be broken up – specifically by one of the platform’s co-founders – Chris Hughes. While this idea isn’t necessarily anything new, we are now hearing from politicians that lawmakers need to take action. No, I’m not talking about Elizabeth Warren,…
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Does Facebook Own Your Digital Data After You Pass Away?
I often write about how I think Facebook is changing our world, but not in a good way. We’ve seen a lot of media conversations about Facebook and other social media giants getting regulated. And rightfully so, but the question I hadn’t given much thought to is what would the world look like without Facebook? …
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Is Twitter Keeping Track of Your Political Leanings – Big Brother Style?
If you ever read the book 1984, then you probably assumed it would never happen. I mean, living in an age of digital surveillance is one thing, but is it possible that Big Brother knows about your political leanings? And really, who is Big Brother anyway? I have said recently that I think there are…
