YouTube’s rules silencing human rights activists

Jun 29, 2021 · 42m 47s
YouTube’s rules silencing human rights activists
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Why did YouTube take down video testimonies from family members of people imprisoned in China’s internment camps? To ensure the credibility of these videos, people show proof of identity. Now,...

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Why did YouTube take down video testimonies from family members of people imprisoned in China’s internment camps? To ensure the credibility of these videos, people show proof of identity. Now, YouTube says it has concerns that these people may be harassed. Eileen Guo, who reported the story for MIT Tech Review is on the show.

Matter connecting our devices
With so many smart devices in the home its incredibly frustrating that setting them up and connecting them to your house is so complicated. Now a new standard has been agreed. It’s called ‘Matter’ and the first Matter certified products are to be released at the end of this year. Tech journalist and IoT expert Stacey Higginbotham explains why this new standard will make smart devices much easier to use and much more secure.

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The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Bill Thompson


Studio Manager: Giles Aspen
Producer: Ania Lichtarowicz

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