Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
Stories
European Commission Says TikTok Recommendation Algorithm Breaches Censorship Law
The algorithm’s offense is doing what users asked of it, slightly too well.
Meta, Google, TikTok Challenge California Social Media Restrictions
The lawsuits cite the First Amendment and Section 230 while leaving California age verification intact.
Australia Concedes Social Media Ban Burdens Political Communication
The government’s defense is a remarkably candid admission dressed in constitutional understatement.
Flock License Plate Camera Density by State, Ranked
Georgia leads the US in Flock Safety cameras per capita, with one device for every 1,200 people.
New Jersey Wants "Accountable" Chatbots, But At What Privacy Cost?
Strict liability for chatbots could encourage identity checks, surveillance, and police referrals.
Britain’s Online Censorship Law Now Comes With a Crisis Plan for Your Posts
The switch is designed for emergencies, but its definition of one is remarkably elastic.
UK: Police Charge Kellie-Jay Keen Over X Posts
A speech offense with no clear boundary, now aimed at religious criticism.
Ireland's Online Censorship Law Faces Scrutiny After Loco Acquittal
The judge found the evidence wanting, but the ordeal left its mark anyway.
UK High Court Upholds Speech Regulator Notices To Meta, WhatsApp, X, And TikTok
Court says Ofcom does not need a specific purpose before requesting social media data.
Reddit Moves Toward A Logged In Only Experience
Search traffic is falling, RSS is disappearing, and Reddit is closing another door to the open web.
Fifth Circuit Reopens Challenge to Texas Online Age Verification Law
The Fifth Circuit’s next move could decide how far Texas may police the social web.
Poway Must Restore Critic’s Hidden Facebook Comments
No profile photo, one friend, and suddenly the First Amendment has a captcha.
