Canada’s censorship bill explained: A chilling law that lets the government censor user-generated content The bill will hurt Canadian creators and users, benefit mainstream media outlets, and make it difficult for small platforms to operate. ➡
Macron meets with Big Tech and disinformation specialist for “major international initiative” The French Prime Minister says it’s to “protect kids online.” ➡
New Zealand says “misinformation” and Covid policies seen to be “infringing on rights” could fuel extremism A secret service initiative. ➡
Mike Pompeo is served with lawsuit alleging Fourth Amendment violations for spying on journalists The former CIA director has been accused of spying on reporters covering Julian Assange. ➡
WEF publishes post on digital “Battery Passport,” described as “a digital ID for batteries” New proposals. ➡