Executive Order Chaos: Government Websites Vanish Faster Than a Magic Trick!
The new president’s executive orders have led to a massive deletion of U.S. government web pages, including vital scientific research. It’s like a DDoS attack, but with more paperwork and fewer hackers. Thankfully, technologists and librarians are racing to save the day. Open information supporters, it’s your time to shine!
Hot Take:
This news reads like a dystopian novel where the Ministry of Truth has decided to erase history with executive orders and Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Who knew the new president had a side gig as a digital magician making entire datasets disappear faster than my New Year’s resolutions?
Key Points:
- Thousands of U.S. government web pages and datasets were removed following executive orders.
- Targeted areas include transgender rights, scientific research, and diversity initiatives.
- Technologists and archivists are feverishly working to preserve the removed information.
- The Internet Archive and other organizations offer tools to save vital data from disappearing.
- EFF advocates for open information and opposes government-mandated censorship.
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