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#section-230
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
14 hours ago
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The Open Social Web Needs Section 230 to Survive

Section 230 is essential for empowering communities and challenging Big Tech's control over social media infrastructure.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago
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The Internet Still Works: Reddit Empowers Community Moderation

Section 230 protects user speech and volunteer moderators on platforms like Reddit, enabling diverse online communities.
#data-centers
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fromFuturism
21 hours ago

A Tiny Town Is Building So Many Data Centers That There'll Be Almost Nothing Else Left

Tech companies are rapidly acquiring land in rural areas like Archbald, Pennsylvania, for data centers, raising concerns among local residents.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
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fromFuturism
21 hours ago

A Tiny Town Is Building So Many Data Centers That There'll Be Almost Nothing Else Left

Tech companies are rapidly acquiring land in rural areas like Archbald, Pennsylvania, for data centers, raising concerns among local residents.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

design for democracy: how world design capital frankfurt rheinmain activates civic agency

'We understand design not as a passive product to be consumed, but as an active dialogue. Our DNA is about involving people so they don't just 'attend' an event, but literally take part in shaping it.'
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fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Minnesota town honors one of America's earliest rural Pride movements with new monument

A historic marker for East Central Minnesota Pride will be dedicated in Pine City, recognizing its significance as one of the first rural LGBTQ+ Pride movements.
fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
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fromEngadget
5 days ago

X is shutting down its Communities feature

"Communities had a great vision, but they were used by less than 0.4% of users - yet contributed to 80% of spam reports, financial scams, and malware on X."
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fromTearsheet
6 days ago

How Thread Bank is turning a century-old charter into a modern distribution engine - Tearsheet

Thread Bank operates primarily through a partnership-driven embedded banking approach to expand its distribution and reach new clients, reflecting the evolving competitive landscape of community banks.
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#fiber-internet
#meta
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Oversight Board tells Meta expanding Community Notes outside of US poses 'significant' risks

Meta is advised to withhold Community Notes in conflict and high polarization countries to prevent human rights risks.
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fromPoynter
1 month ago

IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan comments on Meta and community notes following the Oversight Board's recent advisory - Poynter

The Oversight Board cautioned Meta about expanding its community notes program, emphasizing the importance of fact-checking in combating misinformation.
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fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Oversight Board tells Meta expanding Community Notes outside of US poses 'significant' risks

Meta is advised to withhold Community Notes in conflict and high polarization countries to prevent human rights risks.
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fromPoynter
1 month ago

IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan comments on Meta and community notes following the Oversight Board's recent advisory - Poynter

The Oversight Board cautioned Meta about expanding its community notes program, emphasizing the importance of fact-checking in combating misinformation.
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fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
fromBenzinga
1 week ago

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Calls Sports The 'Last One Standing' That AI Cannot Replace: 'Folks Are

Ohanian's comments come at a time when AI is increasingly influencing various industries. Earlier this month, Reddit partnered with Nectar Social, granting them access to Reddit's Data API for real-time consumer insights.
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#broadband
#hawaii
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Oregon awards $6.8M in digital connectivity grants

"Access to technology is no longer a luxury - it is essential for education, employment, and healthcare," said Nick Batz, director of the Oregon Broadband Office.
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fromSCSJ
1 week ago

Stokes County Walks Back Data Center Rezoning

The county failed to meet statutory notice requirements before approving the massive 'Project Delta' hyperscale data center complex, leading to community opposition and legal action.
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fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Consultation opens on draft Beef Cattle Code of Practice

The public comment period is an important opportunity for producers across Canada to review the draft Code and provide feedback on how it applies to their operations. Producer perspectives from across the country help ensure the Code reflects the diversity of Canadian beef production systems and remains practical for producers who raise cattle.
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fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

LiveOak Fiber secures new fiber expansion funding

LiveOak Fiber has achieved rapid expansion in a short period of time. What differentiates LiveOak Fiber is our fiercely local operating model. We have full-time local teams on the ground delivering installation, support, and community engagement, and with this new funding, we are positioned to accelerate our build-out and continue gaining momentum across our footprint.
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#fcc
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

A $13 Million Credit Union CEO Salary Made Clark Howard Say Management Can Hijack It to Enrich Themselves

High CEO salaries at credit unions indicate governance drift, where management prioritizes personal enrichment over member interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

From Andrew Tate to Mountbatten-Windsor, my first name has been dragged through the mud. Can a global community of Drews' help change that?

The Council of Andrews is dedicated to uplifting the Drewish Community towards prosperity and self-actualization, creating a space for positive interactions among those sharing the name.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

There is a strong desire for collaboration between institutional investors and community development financial institutions, but barriers exist due to perceived risks and lack of standardization.
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fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
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fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Brightspeed Reaches 50% Fiber Milestone in Louisiana, Completes Build in Basile and Bordelonville

Brightspeed's fiber network is 50% complete in Louisiana, providing over 43,000 homes and businesses with high-speed internet access.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

India's digital census prompts fear of hidden agendas

India is conducting a fully digital census, focusing on housing conditions and demographic data collection, including a caste enumeration for the first time since 1931.
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fromNebraska Examiner
3 weeks ago

OPINION: Social media tax would hurt Nebraska's small businesses and communities * Nebraska Examiner

Legislative Bill 1025 will increase advertising costs for small Nebraska businesses, hindering their ability to reach customers effectively.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Stack Overflow abandons redesign beta after criticism

We will be retiring the beta shortly and will be removing the button to get to it and ceasing support for it. The beta garnered negative feedback from the Stack Overflow community, including observations that it looked more like a general discussion site such as Reddit and was losing the essence of what made it successful: precise questions and community-validated answers.
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fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Why Public Speaking Is The Most Powerful Way To Build Your Personal Brand

Public speaking fosters genuine human connection, essential in a tech-heavy, AI-driven world where emotional detachment is prevalent.
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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
#fact-checking
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
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Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
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In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

Fact-checking during crises can mitigate misinformation and prevent potential violence, as demonstrated during the Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal.
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fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
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In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

fromEurekAlert!
3 weeks ago
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Why some people change only when enough others do

Understanding individual thresholds for change and social networks can help overcome resistance to adopting new behaviors like climate change solutions.
fromTypelevel
3 weeks ago
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Join the Technical Steering Committee

The Technical Steering Committee aims to foster collaboration and community within the Typelevel Foundation.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Empire Fiber announces expansion to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

"Lehigh Valley residents deserve internet that works as hard as they do. We're not just expanding our network—we're giving customers a superior choice. By signing up now, residents can secure early access to faster speeds, better reliability, and a customer experience built for them."
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fromForbes
4 weeks ago

Rural America's Connectivity: Interstates, Broadband And Livability

The COVID pandemic reversed rural brain drain as telecommuting allowed skilled workers to return for affordability and livability.
fromGamesBeat
4 weeks ago

Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program

The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports. Over the past editions, it has created a platform for Clubs to strengthen their brands and engage with audiences.
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fromNature
4 weeks ago

A responsible authorship culture is needed - it is a collective responsibility

Responsible authorship culture is essential for scientific integrity, anchored in credit, accountability, and transparency.
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fromThe Globe and Mail
4 weeks ago

Cuentas, Inc. Launches World Mobile Media Group, a Next-Generation Decentralized Media Platform Integrating Content, Connectivity, and Creator Ownership

WMMG launches a decentralized media platform that empowers creators and enhances audience engagement through direct monetization and community involvement.
fromEuroPython Blog
1 month ago

Humans of EuroPython: Jodie Burchell

EuroPython isn't powered by code alone, but by a vibrant network of volunteers who shape every session and welcome every attendee. These are the unsung heroes building community, one contribution at a time.
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fromKotaku
1 month ago

Faked Screenshots Fuel Conspiracy About Sony Paying For Marathon Posts

The allegation is that Sony and Bungie have been paying people, through a shady Discord server, to promote positive posts about on Reddit.
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