The article discusses the impact of recent policies introduced under President Trump on the visibility of cultural events and discussions online. Large companies like Google, Disney+, and educational institutions have altered their offerings or removed significant cultural content to comply with these changes. Notably, Google has eliminated events like Black History Month from its calendar and modified the naming of geographical features, while Disney+ reverted its disclaimers for diverse representation in classic films. This trend raises concerns about the preservation of cultural narratives and accurate historical representation, with initiatives like the Internet Archive working to safeguard these pieces of digital history.
Over the past few weeks, we've been watching pieces of our online world disappear as businesses, schools and governmental agencies attempt to comply with President Trump's new policies.
Each of these examples highlight noticeable nicks in the digital landscape - this magic trick of what you see and know to be the truth swiftly hidden away.
#digital-censorship #cultural-representation #trump-policies #information-preservation #corporate-responsibility
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