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Tech takes action against Russia, Backbone's mobile gaming device + Joel Greenblatt from Gotham Capital | E1397

This Week in Startups

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Tech, Sanctions, and Disinformation

This chapter examines the impact of financial sanctions and corporate actions in response to the Ukraine crisis, focusing on how major social media platforms are combating Kremlin-backed propaganda. It discusses Ukraine's extreme request to ICANN regarding Russian domains and the potential ramifications for internet access in Russia, highlighting the complicated interplay between technology, information control, and geopolitical conflict.

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