Jason Kint
@kint.bsky.social
#HoldTheLine. Ask, think, translate tech/media strategy (subs, ads, video, monopolies, privacy, press freedom, trust) for @dcnorg.bsky.social to advance future of trusted news and entertainment. @jason_kint on X, 20yrs leading major sports sites
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Jason Kint
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· Aug 12
Good coverage by Press Gazette. Reporters should note the second "change" is actually in the Dept of Justice proposed search remedies for the imminent order out of DC court. Court had shared a desire to issue them by August. All eyes should be on an injunction to stop the ongoing harm ASAP. 1/2
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Scams undermine democracies and free enterprise by eroding general mutual trust. Meta’s business model incentivizes people to financially exploit each other.
(Reuters) - Meta internally projected late last year that it would earn about 10% of its overall annual revenue – or $16 billion – from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show.
$META @reuters.com
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November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Scams undermine democracies and free enterprise by eroding general mutual trust. Meta’s business model incentivizes people to financially exploit each other.
Seven years in, ten days from trial, Facebook buys more time yet again. You guessed it. Government shutdown delays highly sensitive trial.
Amazing. Facebook trial is in two weeks for allegedly inflating its potential reach metrics and their attorneys admit to being concerned "that Meta is a widely hated and viled company" so jurors need to be screened for their hatred. Especially towards Mark Zuckerberg. 1/3
October 9, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Seven years in, ten days from trial, Facebook buys more time yet again. You guessed it. Government shutdown delays highly sensitive trial.
Amazing. I am going to tip my hat right now to Governor @governor.ca.gov He stood up to Google and powerful supporters of surveillance capitalism. He has signed into law a smart way to enable their state’s strong consumer privacy rights in a simple, smart way. More of this elsewhere. 🙏 1/2
October 9, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Amazing. I am going to tip my hat right now to Governor @governor.ca.gov He stood up to Google and powerful supporters of surveillance capitalism. He has signed into law a smart way to enable their state’s strong consumer privacy rights in a simple, smart way. More of this elsewhere. 🙏 1/2
Two minutes worth your time on a very important issue to the economy and democracy. It asks to hold the line on accountability so that Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple can’t abuse their market power to break the law. @dcnorg.bsky.social was proud to sign on to the letter.
October 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Two minutes worth your time on a very important issue to the economy and democracy. It asks to hold the line on accountability so that Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple can’t abuse their market power to break the law. @dcnorg.bsky.social was proud to sign on to the letter.
Amazing. Facebook trial is in two weeks for allegedly inflating its potential reach metrics and their attorneys admit to being concerned "that Meta is a widely hated and viled company" so jurors need to be screened for their hatred. Especially towards Mark Zuckerberg. 1/3
October 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Amazing. Facebook trial is in two weeks for allegedly inflating its potential reach metrics and their attorneys admit to being concerned "that Meta is a widely hated and viled company" so jurors need to be screened for their hatred. Especially towards Mark Zuckerberg. 1/3
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They shouldn't feel comfortable given Chhabria's essentially opposite ruling. But hell, if they wanna dig their own graves even more blatantly and faster... bsky.app/profile/kint...
And...yes. Another big AI decision. When a win is maybe not a win. The AI training is fair use cult may be very disappointed by Meta's Summary Judgment "victory" in its copyright suit. Be very very careful not to be spun by Meta's proxies and advocates.
READ THE ACTUAL OPINION CLOSELY. /1
READ THE ACTUAL OPINION CLOSELY. /1
September 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
They shouldn't feel comfortable given Chhabria's essentially opposite ruling. But hell, if they wanna dig their own graves even more blatantly and faster... bsky.app/profile/kint...
Cringe moment from yesterday for me in US v Google was when Google’s attorney referenced a programming language (C#) as “C number sign” and then DOJ said “C hashtag” and the expert witness rightly jumped in respectfully and said “C sharp.”
September 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Cringe moment from yesterday for me in US v Google was when Google’s attorney referenced a programming language (C#) as “C number sign” and then DOJ said “C hashtag” and the expert witness rightly jumped in respectfully and said “C sharp.”
ps that was a true story. Every detail. #Holdtheline.
September 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
ps that was a true story. Every detail. #Holdtheline.
Scene: I walk out of the Albert V. Bryan Courthouse next to two of the world’s top antitrust lawyers defending Google. Me? Seeking justice.
Both had left storied firm Paul Weiss only months ago after its settlement under heavy pressure from a flexing White House. 1/3
Both had left storied firm Paul Weiss only months ago after its settlement under heavy pressure from a flexing White House. 1/3
September 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Scene: I walk out of the Albert V. Bryan Courthouse next to two of the world’s top antitrust lawyers defending Google. Me? Seeking justice.
Both had left storied firm Paul Weiss only months ago after its settlement under heavy pressure from a flexing White House. 1/3
Both had left storied firm Paul Weiss only months ago after its settlement under heavy pressure from a flexing White House. 1/3
20 seconds. The New York Times Daily this morning ends with the most important warning in this moment…by Pulitzer-prize winning reporter, Devlin Barrett. Highly recommend the entire episode, linked here. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/p...
September 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
20 seconds. The New York Times Daily this morning ends with the most important warning in this moment…by Pulitzer-prize winning reporter, Devlin Barrett. Highly recommend the entire episode, linked here. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/p...
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📺 HAPPENING NOW: House Judiciary Republicans come out the gate with unequivocal support for a sweeping, broad AI moratorium, which will repeal laws protect kids and make CSAM illegal in states like in states like Alabama, Arizona, California, and more.
AI at a Crossroads: A Nationwide Strategy or Californication?
YouTube video by House Judiciary GOP
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September 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
📺 HAPPENING NOW: House Judiciary Republicans come out the gate with unequivocal support for a sweeping, broad AI moratorium, which will repeal laws protect kids and make CSAM illegal in states like in states like Alabama, Arizona, California, and more.
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While the EU debates tech sovereignty, the UK is rolling out the red carpet for Trump and US tech giants—making deals and importing infrastructure that serves America’s AI ambitions. Tech Policy Press fellow Megan Kirkwood asks, what does it portend for Britain’s future?
'Tech Prosperity Deal' Binds UK to US AI Dominance Strategy | TechPolicy.Press
It is clearer than ever that the UK is not pursuing any kind of meaningfully “sovereign” tech sector, writes Tech Policy Press fellow Megan Kirkwood.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
While the EU debates tech sovereignty, the UK is rolling out the red carpet for Trump and US tech giants—making deals and importing infrastructure that serves America’s AI ambitions. Tech Policy Press fellow Megan Kirkwood asks, what does it portend for Britain’s future?
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Curious thread on the lawsuit that is claiming Google is abusing its monopoly, in this case its search monopoly. It’s an important suit for the open web, searchability, and the publishing industry.
It reminds me of how grateful I am Google never got to govern or develop Toronto’s Quayside.
It reminds me of how grateful I am Google never got to govern or develop Toronto’s Quayside.
ok, this is HUGE. Late Friday, Penske (PMC) filed a wicked-smart, landmark antitrust lawsuit against Google. I've now read it in full and I'm very impressed. Importantly, it's the first antitrust suit for Google tying its AI-driven products to its adjudicated search monopoly. /1
September 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Curious thread on the lawsuit that is claiming Google is abusing its monopoly, in this case its search monopoly. It’s an important suit for the open web, searchability, and the publishing industry.
It reminds me of how grateful I am Google never got to govern or develop Toronto’s Quayside.
It reminds me of how grateful I am Google never got to govern or develop Toronto’s Quayside.
ok, this is HUGE. Late Friday, Penske (PMC) filed a wicked-smart, landmark antitrust lawsuit against Google. I've now read it in full and I'm very impressed. Importantly, it's the first antitrust suit for Google tying its AI-driven products to its adjudicated search monopoly. /1
September 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
ok, this is HUGE. Late Friday, Penske (PMC) filed a wicked-smart, landmark antitrust lawsuit against Google. I've now read it in full and I'm very impressed. Importantly, it's the first antitrust suit for Google tying its AI-driven products to its adjudicated search monopoly. /1
Mostly good news out of VA courthouse ahead of the 2nd major U.S. v Google remedies trial (kicking off Monday). Judge Brinkema set a strong tone for public interest. It started off the top as she denies Facebook’s efforts to seal the court for a former top engineer testimony. /1
September 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Mostly good news out of VA courthouse ahead of the 2nd major U.S. v Google remedies trial (kicking off Monday). Judge Brinkema set a strong tone for public interest. It started off the top as she denies Facebook’s efforts to seal the court for a former top engineer testimony. /1
fwiw, i was there and thought that Google’s argument was weak that its background info as part of divestiture analysis for a potential EU settlement wasn’t informative to this divestiture proposal by DOJ. Tech feasibility will likely be their biggest argument but should fall short w phase approach.
September 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
fwiw, i was there and thought that Google’s argument was weak that its background info as part of divestiture analysis for a potential EU settlement wasn’t informative to this divestiture proposal by DOJ. Tech feasibility will likely be their biggest argument but should fall short w phase approach.
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This is potentially earthshaking for the advertising-funded publishing business model. In a good way.
Correct Judge Mehta didn't order Google breakup last week but late Friday night we saw DOJ is full speed ahead in its other remedies trial in 16 days and posted its PFJ (Proposed Final Remedies) now 60+ pages of brilliant detail. Let me walk you through key terms. /1
September 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is potentially earthshaking for the advertising-funded publishing business model. In a good way.
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The real Google anti-trust case to watch
Correct Judge Mehta didn't order Google breakup last week but late Friday night we saw DOJ is full speed ahead in its other remedies trial in 16 days and posted its PFJ (Proposed Final Remedies) now 60+ pages of brilliant detail. Let me walk you through key terms. /1
September 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The real Google anti-trust case to watch
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"the open web is already in rapid decline", says Google, so there is no need to address its structural power
But wait, what is Google's side of story as they also just posted their 25 pages. Google states (this is news by the way)
"the open web is already in rapid decline"
which IMHO is a pretty rich claim considering Google has dominated distribution, design, monetization of it. /10
"the open web is already in rapid decline"
which IMHO is a pretty rich claim considering Google has dominated distribution, design, monetization of it. /10
September 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"the open web is already in rapid decline", says Google, so there is no need to address its structural power
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Just Googled "Was 2024 one year ago" and this was Google AI's response.
Really just man-in-hot-dog-costume trying to find out who did it meme
Really just man-in-hot-dog-costume trying to find out who did it meme
September 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Just Googled "Was 2024 one year ago" and this was Google AI's response.
Really just man-in-hot-dog-costume trying to find out who did it meme
Really just man-in-hot-dog-costume trying to find out who did it meme
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🚨REPORT: A new investigation shows Meta buried evidence that kids weren’t safe in its “Metaverse.”
If this was their M.O. for virtual reality, why should we trust their chatbots?
If this was their M.O. for virtual reality, why should we trust their chatbots?
September 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🚨REPORT: A new investigation shows Meta buried evidence that kids weren’t safe in its “Metaverse.”
If this was their M.O. for virtual reality, why should we trust their chatbots?
If this was their M.O. for virtual reality, why should we trust their chatbots?
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"The report is part of a trove of documents from inside Meta that was recently disclosed to Congress by two current and two former employees who allege that Meta suppressed research that might have illuminated potential safety risks to children and teens on the company’s [VR] devices and apps..."
Meta suppressed research on child safety, employees say
The company’s lawyers intervened to shape research that might have shed light on risks in virtual reality, four current and former staffers have told Congress. Meta denies the allegations.
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September 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"The report is part of a trove of documents from inside Meta that was recently disclosed to Congress by two current and two former employees who allege that Meta suppressed research that might have illuminated potential safety risks to children and teens on the company’s [VR] devices and apps..."
Correct Judge Mehta didn't order Google breakup last week but late Friday night we saw DOJ is full speed ahead in its other remedies trial in 16 days and posted its PFJ (Proposed Final Remedies) now 60+ pages of brilliant detail. Let me walk you through key terms. /1
September 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Correct Judge Mehta didn't order Google breakup last week but late Friday night we saw DOJ is full speed ahead in its other remedies trial in 16 days and posted its PFJ (Proposed Final Remedies) now 60+ pages of brilliant detail. Let me walk you through key terms. /1
More Google news. EC making itself clear here. "The Commission has already signalled its preliminary view that only the divestment by Google of part of its services would address the situation
of inherent conflicts of interest, but it first wishes to hear and assess Google's proposal." 1/2
of inherent conflicts of interest, but it first wishes to hear and assess Google's proposal." 1/2
September 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
More Google news. EC making itself clear here. "The Commission has already signalled its preliminary view that only the divestment by Google of part of its services would address the situation
of inherent conflicts of interest, but it first wishes to hear and assess Google's proposal." 1/2
of inherent conflicts of interest, but it first wishes to hear and assess Google's proposal." 1/2