The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Tech

Last week YouTube discovered and subsequently erased over 2 billion views determined to be faked by the music industry, specifically Universal, Sony, and RCA. [Tom’s Guide]

Intel is reportedly planning a competitor to a traditional cable subscription by allowing that would allow you to subscribe to individual channels or perhaps even individual shows. [Business Insider]

“People Freak Out About Privacy On Facebook, But Ignore Widespread Government Surveillance” [TechDirt]

Carbon Nanotubes could prove as dangerous as Asbestos according to a new study. The study claims inhalation of the nanotubes could lead to lung cancer. [Scientific American]

The Netbook is officially dead. [Business Insider]