The company’s latest move to restrict trading on a handful of securities is symptomatic of a broader inability to protect and inform the users on its platform.
Category: Platforms
Our understanding of platforms and ecosystems is always changing, and existing definitions are somewhat nebulous.
The Golden Age of Speech
Last week, the publication of an open letter in Harper’s Magazine caused a bit of a stir. In it, the authors contended that, while there has been a necessary reckoning on racial and social justice, it has arrived in concert with the intensification of moral attitudes and ideological conformity. The letter’s signatories, which include writers … Continue reading The Golden Age of Speech
The Spotify Hurdle
Spotify's deal with Joe Rogan is the platform's latest experiment with exclusive content. Its implications for openness and wider accessibility of podcasts is concerning.
Tech Absolutism and Political Advertising
Last month, Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company would ban political advertising across the entire platform. He listed several reasons for the policy, including how political ads are detrimental to organic reach, can create risks in the voting process, and are purveyors of false or misleading information. The policy, which comes into force today, … Continue reading Tech Absolutism and Political Advertising
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