(NOTE: This is a horrendous decision that could have international ramifications that threaten free expression on the Internet. Hopefully the conviction will be overturned on appeal. It’s impossible to overstate the impact and danger of this decision! – Mike) An Italian court has convicted three Google executives in a trial over a video showing an [...]
MILAN (Reuters) – Verdicts were expected on Wednesday on Google executives charged over a bullying video posted on the company’s Italian website, in a case that could set a precedent for Internet content responsibility. The ruling comes as Italy’s government seeks to impose restrictions on hate pages on social networks and as YouTube, owned by [...]
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(Another article on the recent study out of Sweden. – Mike) The internet means that they can be targeted round-the-clock, researchers warned. Experts claim that cyberbullying can be more damaging than conventional teasing because perpetrators can remain anonymous and therefore make more hurtful claims. Research in Sweden also suggests that social networking sites, such as [...]
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