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What do we mean when we say ‘free’ public transport? Free public transport when there’s heavy pollution As cities are looking for ways to reduce their pollution levels, many are introducing temporary free public transport when pollution or smog is high, includingParisandSeoul. The idea is to get people to use their private vehicles less, and share public transport options to reduce air pollution. Economic/Infrastructural Pros:Cheaper to implement as it’s short-term....

What does Facebook mean when it says it supports “internet regulations”? Since companies typically try to avoid regulation, Facebook’s support for it is weird. Or is it? There’s more to the company’s proposal than meets the eye Why is Facebook saying it wants regulation? Surveys show Americans are broadly supportive of imposing new regulations on social media platforms. For example, a recent Morning Consultpollfound that more than three-quarters of Democrats and more than half of Republicans would back legislation holding platforms accountable for spreading COVID-19 misinformation....

What does Facebook mean when it says it supports “internet regulations”? Since companies typically try to avoid regulation, Facebook’s support for it is weird. Or is it? There’s more to the company’s proposal than meets the eye Why is Facebook saying it wants regulation? Surveys show Americans are broadly supportive of imposing new regulations on social media platforms. For example, a recent Morning Consultpollfound that more than three-quarters of Democrats and more than half of Republicans would back legislation holding platforms accountable for spreading COVID-19 misinformation....

What does it actually mean when a company says, “We do not sell your data”? Experts say the privacy promise—ubiquitous in online services and apps—obscures the truth about how companies use personal data How is my data at risk if it’s not being sold? Even though companies like Facebook and Google aren’t directly selling your data, they are using it for targeted advertising, which creates plenty of opportunities for advertisers to pay and get your personal information in return....

What does it actually mean when a company says, “We do not sell your data”? Experts say the privacy promise—ubiquitous in online services and apps—obscures the truth about how companies use personal data How is my data at risk if it’s not being sold? Even though companies like Facebook and Google aren’t directly selling your data, they are using it for targeted advertising, which creates plenty of opportunities for advertisers to pay and get your personal information in return....