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How Verified Accounts on X Thrive While Spreading Misinformation About the Israel-Hamas Conflict (ProPublica)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 06:21The FCC Is Supposed to Protect the Environment. It Doesn’t.
Few people think of the Federal Communications Commission as an environmental cop. It’s known for regulating television and radio and overseeing the deployment of communications technology. But the agency also has a broad mandate to ensure that technology doesn’t damage the environment. The task includes everything from protecting wildlife and human health to preserving historic sites and even preventing aesthetic blight.
Gov DeSantis Privately Called for Google to Be “Broken Up” (ProPublica)
Submitted by dclay@benton.org on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 11:53The Girl Scouts’ Latest Business Project: Hailing 5G Cellphone Technology
Girl Scouts across America were offered a new way to earn a special uniform patch: learning about the wonders of 5G cellphone technology and, in some cases, promoting it. The opportunity came courtesy of Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications giant, which sponsored the “Ericsson Limited Edition 5G & IoT” (Internet of Things) patch program.
How the FCC Shields Cellphone Companies From Safety Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission, which has responsibility for protecting Americans from potential radiation hazards generated by wireless transmitters and cellphones, has repeatedly sided with the telecommunications industry in denying the possibility of virtually any human harm.