Tuesday Tech Drop: Starlink’s Government Expansion and Other Top Stories
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Elon Musk’s internet service Starlink has expanded its footprint at the White House, raising concerns due to Musk’s ability to switch off the terminals at will, as evidenced when he pondered how Ukraine would fare if the Starlink terminals were shut down amid Russia’s invasion. Meta has failed to halt the promotion of Sarah Wynn-Williams’s critical tell-all memoir about Facebook, “Careless People,” with the book soaring up bestseller lists. Finally, a report from liberal watchdog Media Matters for America reveals the considerable influence of right-wing content creators in the online media ecosystem, aided by platforms led by MAGA-friendly executives.
Tuesday Tech Drop: Musk’s Starlink and the White House
Welcome to Tuesday Tech Drop, your weekly digest of top tech-politics intersection stories.
Musk’s Starlink influence in the White House
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now being utilized at the White House as Starlink expands government-wide. Musk’s ability to switch off terminals at will has raised concerns about his power within the U.S. government. More on the story here.
Tell-all book about Meta soars despite obstacles
Despite Meta’s attempt to curb its promotion, former Facebook director Sarah Wynn-Williams’ memoir “Careless People” is topping bestseller lists. Read more here.
Right-wing MAGA podcasters dominate online
A Media Matters study reveals how right-wing influencers have a significant online presence, fuelling Trump’s illiberal movement. More details are here.
Pentagon deputy praised racist and antisemitic conspiracist
Politico reported on Pentagon Deputy Secretary Kingsley Wilson’s podcast remarks supporting a racist rancher. Read more about it here.
Trump’s White House removes gun violence page
The Trump administration has deleted a page recognizing gun violence as a public health issue. Further details here.
Tulsi Gabbard’s connection to pro-Kremlin podcaster revealed
US Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard’s attempt to instate a pro-Kremlin podcaster to a deputy position has been exposed. Read more here.
Citibank freezes accounts on FBI advice
Citibank froze accounts of climate grant recipients on the FBI’s advice following a criminal investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency fund. Read the full report here.
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