NewsGuard, a for-profit company rating news outlets’ credibility, is accused of being part of a broader censorship cartel, using its ratings and advertising partnerships to censor targeted outlets. The FCC plans to take broad actions to restore First Amendment rights, potentially fining companies or bringing them before Congress for shadowbanning or other forms of censorship. The rise of internet censorship by big tech companies is negatively impacting content creators and free speech, prompting a call for regulatory changes and the exploration of alternative platforms. The Biden Administration and government entities pressured social media platforms to censor information, including removing posts and labeling entire websites as untrustworthy or high-risk to suppress certain viewpoints. YouTube allegedly shadowbanned conservative channels before the 2020 election, including a 500K+ subscriber channel, with traffic restored post-election, suggesting audience overlap as the reason. Websites faced pressure from advertising agencies in 2020-2021 to remove content deemed misinformation or wrong think about topics like guns, vaccines, and mask mandates, risking ad revenue loss if non-compliant. 00:00 New FCC chairman Brandan Carr could reshape tech regulations, as social media censorship impacts content creators, highlighting the need for diverse revenue sources. 03:12 Brendan Carr criticizes big tech censorship and government pressure, highlighting the impact of misinformation audits and content moderation on online discourse. 06:35 Big Tech CEOs are accused of contributing to censorship through fact-checking practices, with companies like Google and Facebook facing pressure to limit free speech and control information flow. 11:15 Google’s control over information and partnerships with censorship entities threaten free speech and democracy, necessitating a reclaiming of rights by Americans. 16:09 Internet censorship is harming content creators, especially conservatives, with significant drops in YouTube traffic linked to algorithm changes. 19:08 Internet censorship is prompting users to explore alternative platforms, raising concerns about bias and financial impacts on major sites like YouTube and Twitch. 22:08 Censorship by tech companies has sparked public backlash and heightened awareness against media control in America. 24:30 Join clownfishminus.com for exclusive content, merch discounts, and community engagement. 🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 CFTV Audio Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com Official Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Geeky Sparkles’ Blog: https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/ About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #SocialMedia #Internet #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech
