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004. The 'Wikipedia Test' with Rebecca MacKinnon

1 h 0 min · 15 aug 2024
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For this episode, Wikimedia Foundation vice president and Consent of the Networked author Rebecca MacKinnon joins the podcast to dig into the public discourse on internet platforms and tech regulation, unique challenges faced by nonprofit online platforms, and how to improve policy debates, laws, and regulations aimed at a more transparent, responsible online ecosystem. Plus, learn about the 'Wikipedia Test' and how it can help frame the debate.

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