NEWS: After sustained attacks from House Republicans, the Stanford Internet Observatory is being dismantled. A huge blow to academic freedom and our ability to understand platforms and influence operations https://www.platformer.news/stanford-internet-observatory-shutdown-stamos-diresta-sio/
@caseynewton democracy dies in darkness - especially when it’s deliberate.
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#stanford endowment can cover the ongoing litigation cost, and they can countersue or request that the acku intercede. they can also ask alumni for grants specifically to protect this vital work.
vile things loathe bright lights. don't let them go out!
@caseynewton This is typical of fascists. They are enemies of education, science and anything which helps people instead of giving them more power over others.