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
@kint.bsky.social
· Oct 9
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.
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"European journalism and democracy are at stake."
>70 press freedom orgs, businesses, think tanks, urging
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
to reject Google’s bid to keep its monopoly grip on Europe's €120bn adtech market--and break it up.
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>70 press freedom orgs, businesses, think tanks, urging
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
to reject Google’s bid to keep its monopoly grip on Europe's €120bn adtech market--and break it up.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"European journalism and democracy are at stake."
>70 press freedom orgs, businesses, think tanks, urging
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
to reject Google’s bid to keep its monopoly grip on Europe's €120bn adtech market--and break it up.
rebalance-now.de/wp-content/u...
>70 press freedom orgs, businesses, think tanks, urging
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu
to reject Google’s bid to keep its monopoly grip on Europe's €120bn adtech market--and break it up.
rebalance-now.de/wp-content/u...
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🧾 ICYMI: Another example of Big Tech co-opting the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to launder their talking points, and whitewash the damage Meta and TikTok products are causing to a generation of children and teens.
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/26/...
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/26/...
Meta used National PTA to promote child safety efforts, report finds
A report alleges the National PTA's relationship with Meta "gives a sheen of expert approval" to the company's "efforts to keep young users" on its platforms.
www.cnbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🧾 ICYMI: Another example of Big Tech co-opting the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to launder their talking points, and whitewash the damage Meta and TikTok products are causing to a generation of children and teens.
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/26/...
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/26/...
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And here's a new entry from MEP @alexandrageese.bsky.social: bsky.app/profile/just...
When we published this post by @alexandrageese.bsky.social, a Member of the European Parliament, I didn't expect it to coincide with Elon Musk calling for the abolition of the European Union; but it certainly underscores the point.
Europe Fined X, But It's Still Avoiding the Real Threat to Democracy | TechPolicy.Press
The European Commission's enforcement action is not sufficient to address the systemic risks posed by X, says MEP Alexandra Geese.
www.techpolicy.press
December 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
And here's a new entry from MEP @alexandrageese.bsky.social: bsky.app/profile/just...
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Important PSA from incoming NYC mayor.
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Important PSA from incoming NYC mayor.
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3/ Don't let anyone — not even the US Secretary of State — tell you that the European Commission's €120 million enforcement against Elon Musk’s X under the Digital Service Act is about censorship, writes Daphne Keller. It’s just the EU enforcing some normal, boring requirements of its law, she says.
The EU’s Fine Against X is Not About Speech or ‘Censorship’ | TechPolicy.Press
The €120 million fine under the Digital Services Act is just the EU enforcing some normal, boring requirements of its law, writes Stanford's Daphne Keller.
www.techpolicy.press
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
3/ Don't let anyone — not even the US Secretary of State — tell you that the European Commission's €120 million enforcement against Elon Musk’s X under the Digital Service Act is about censorship, writes Daphne Keller. It’s just the EU enforcing some normal, boring requirements of its law, she says.
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🧵 of reporting and perspective on @techpolicypress.bsky.social today on the EU's enforcement action against Elon Musk’s X, with items from @ramshajahangir.bsky.social, @dwj88.bsky.social, @viacristiano.bsky.social, and @daphnek.bsky.social.
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
🧵 of reporting and perspective on @techpolicypress.bsky.social today on the EU's enforcement action against Elon Musk’s X, with items from @ramshajahangir.bsky.social, @dwj88.bsky.social, @viacristiano.bsky.social, and @daphnek.bsky.social.
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Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities is relentless as Vladimir Putin tries to plunge civilians into a winter of cold and darkness. cbsn.ws/48BMIST
Scene after Russian strike on Ukrainian bus was all "mud, dust, blood, crying and bodies," prosecutor says
Ukrainians live in fear of Russian attacks. In one of the war's deadliest attacks, a missile destroyed a city bus in Sumy traveling between a university, the mall and the airport.
cbsn.ws
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities is relentless as Vladimir Putin tries to plunge civilians into a winter of cold and darkness. cbsn.ws/48BMIST
“This is not a controversial idea.
Yet this foundational American freedom remains under
threat.
It's why AP took a stand nine months ago when the government blocked us from covering presidential events because of what we call a body of water.” 1/3
Yet this foundational American freedom remains under
threat.
It's why AP took a stand nine months ago when the government blocked us from covering presidential events because of what we call a body of water.” 1/3
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“This is not a controversial idea.
Yet this foundational American freedom remains under
threat.
It's why AP took a stand nine months ago when the government blocked us from covering presidential events because of what we call a body of water.” 1/3
Yet this foundational American freedom remains under
threat.
It's why AP took a stand nine months ago when the government blocked us from covering presidential events because of what we call a body of water.” 1/3
Pasting for no particular reason.
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Pasting for no particular reason.
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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
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
$META @reuters.com
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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
www.youtube.com
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.
www.techpolicy.press
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.