Internet giants on the defensive from increasing calls to become censors

As the definitions of ‘hate speech’ and ‘fake news’ get broader, and the consequences of being associated with them become more severe, the internet is facing unprecedented levels of censorship.
Last week a report by The Times (pay-walled) in the UK revealed that videos posted on YouTube by claimed ‘extremists’ were being served ads by well-known brands and UK public sector organisations. The subsequent outcry resulted in many of those advertisers pulling thei