TechLetters #9 - nukes vs access to social networks, gaining physical access at the Capitol systems, China-USA sanctions, suing TikTok, tracking with e-mail addresses...
TechLetters #9 - nukes vs access to social networks, gaining physical access at the Capitol systems, China-USA sanctions, suing TikTok, tracking with e-mail addresses...
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Welcome to the 9th letter, and the first in 2021. Éditorial This week, technology platforms decided to lock the account of a Head of State (the president of the USA). This has many important consequences, not only for freedom of speech or representative democracy but also potentially sovereignty. Rather than taking any sides here (I’m not even an American), I merely note that this head of state was then acting (elected in 2016, ruling 2017-2021). This was a huge precedent. Technology platforms are powerful and societies still need to be wary of how this power is used. Digital platforms typically lacked the prerogatives of sovereign States. What happened was now seen by everyone, everywhere.
TechLetters #9 - nukes vs access to social networks, gaining physical access at the Capitol systems, China-USA sanctions, suing TikTok, tracking with e-mail addresses...
TechLetters #9 - nukes vs access to social…
TechLetters #9 - nukes vs access to social networks, gaining physical access at the Capitol systems, China-USA sanctions, suing TikTok, tracking with e-mail addresses...
Welcome to the 9th letter, and the first in 2021. Éditorial This week, technology platforms decided to lock the account of a Head of State (the president of the USA). This has many important consequences, not only for freedom of speech or representative democracy but also potentially sovereignty. Rather than taking any sides here (I’m not even an American), I merely note that this head of state was then acting (elected in 2016, ruling 2017-2021). This was a huge precedent. Technology platforms are powerful and societies still need to be wary of how this power is used. Digital platforms typically lacked the prerogatives of sovereign States. What happened was now seen by everyone, everywhere.