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What happened in the comments section of the FCC's net neutrality hearing?

Nov 5, 2019 · 37m
AI Summary
  • Jeremy Singer-Vine investigated fake comments submitted during the FCC's net neutrality debate, uncovering dead people leaving comments and involvement by shady political operatives
  • The scam reveals systemic vulnerabilities in government public participation processes designed to solicit citizen input on policy matters
  • The discussion focuses on how to prevent corruption in internet-based government engagement without eliminating opportunities for legitimate public participation

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