Bobby Allyn appears in the following:
TikTok To Pay $92 Million To Settle Class-Action Suit Over 'Theft' Of Personal Data
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The proposed settlement applies to 89 million TikTok users in the U.S. whose personal data was allegedly tracked and sold to advertisers in violation of state and federal law.
Facebook Blocks News In Australia Over Government Plan To Force Payment To Publishers
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The announcement came just as Google reached a deal with Australian publishers and as the president of Microsoft urged U.S. regulators to copy Australia's proposal.
After Weeks Of Being Offline, Parler Finds A New Web Host
Monday, February 15, 2021
The conservative social network is relaunching under new leadership and on new technology, a month after being de-platformed. It says it will not rely on Big Tech for its operations.
Clubhouse May Be Social Media's Future. What's All The Hype About?
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The invite-only app lets you eavesdrop on chats between celebrities, journalists and tech savants. Oprah, Elon Musk and White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain have all joined.
Biden Administration Pauses Trump's TikTok Ban, Backs Off Pressure To Sell App
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
TikTok will still undergo a national security review by federal officials, but any outright ban, or pressure to sell to an American company, will not be a priority of the Biden White House.
What To Know About The New, Controversial Audio-Only App, Clubhouse
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
CEOs, influencers, even the White House Chief of Staff are turning to this audio-only social media app to chat with a select few. But questions over the rules of engagement have stirred controversy.
'Lex Luthor Of The Internet': Meet The Man Keeping Far-Right Websites Alive
Monday, February 08, 2021
Rob Monster, the chief executive of Epik, says his company's deals with websites Parler, Gab, BitChute and others is an act of free speech advocacy. Others say Epik is supporting hate speech.
Meet Rob Monster, The Self-Described 'Lex Luther of the Internet'
Monday, February 08, 2021
NPR's Bobby Allyn speaks with Rob Monster, who sees his domain-registrar company Epik as a counter to Big Tech. He welcomes views banned on most other parts of the internet.
Parler CEO Is Fired After 'Constant Resistance' Inside The Conservative-Friendly Site
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
John Matze was ousted as the social media company struggles to find a way back online, with Big Tech companies cracking down on the site after the riot at the Capitol.
The Redditors Behind The GameStop Wall Street Frenzy
Friday, January 29, 2021
We meet two followers of the Reddit thread WallStreetbets, who helped push stock of struggling retailer GameStop to new heights.
Judge Refuses To Reinstate Parler After Amazon Shut It Down
Thursday, January 21, 2021
U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein sided with Amazon, which argued that Parler would not remove posts from its site that threatened public safety in the wake of the Capitol riot.
Web Hosts, Services Connecting Websites To The Internet, Gain More Power
Thursday, January 21, 2021
The social media site Parler went dark after Amazon's web-hosting services pulled the plug. This highlighted the often invisible Internet infrastructure that makes using the Internet possible.
Social Media Site Gab Is Surging, Even As Critics Blame It For Capitol Violence
Sunday, January 17, 2021
As federal investigators begin to launch criminal cases against some of the perpetrators of the violence, a growing chorus of advocates and lawmakers say tech companies bear some responsibility, too.
Tech Companies Crack Down On President Trump
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Major social media platforms have banned President Trump, citing a risk of violence. Meanwhile, tech giants say some alternative sites aren't doing enough to stop violent speech.
Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence'
Friday, January 08, 2021
Twitter has permanently blocked the @realDonaldTrump account after President Trump posted messages that violated the company's rules.
Google Workers Speak Out About Why They Formed A Union: 'To Protect Ourselves'
Friday, January 08, 2021
More than 600 Google workers have joined a union in a move that is a rarity in Silicon Valley. The group says it hopes to change both workplace culture and the company's role in society.
Facebook Bans President Trump From Posting For The Rest Of His Presidency
Thursday, January 07, 2021
The move is the most severe punishment any social media company has taken in response to Trump, who used online platforms to encourage the violent mob that stormed the Capitol on Wednesday.
Twitter Locks Trump's Account, Warns Of 'Permanent Suspension' If Violations Continue
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Twitter on Wednesday put President Trump on notice: If he does not stop breaking the platform's rules, he will be permanently banned.
Twitter Temporarily Locks Trump's Account
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Twitter removed three of President Trump's tweets on Wednesday regarding the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and locked out his account for at least 12 hours.
Trump Video No Longer On Twitter, Facebook, YouTube Amid Chaos On The Capitol
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Facebook and YouTube removed the video message, citing the risk of violence and the baseless allegations of election fraud. Following an uproar, Twitter also removed the video.