2 chapters across the catalog
The city of Chicago has implemented a 9% "cloud tax" on electronically delivered amusements and computer leases, affecting services like Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon Web Services. Legal experts suggest the tax may violate the Internet Tax Freedom Act by discriminating against online services.
Web Freedom, Facebook Login Requirements, Big Data
A New York Times article on web freedom serves as a catalyst for a critique of the modern internet's reliance on centralized platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The requirement for users to sign in with Facebook to comment on news sites like USA Today is highlighted as a data-mining tactic. The concept of "Big Data" is dismissed as a marketing lie used to exploit user information for relevant advertising.
