Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
X Sues Apple and OpenAI for Alleged Antitrust Collusion Over ChatGPT Integration and App Store Practices
Musk’s lawsuit lands as Apple fends off a wave of antitrust salvos from Washington and Silicon Valley alike.
Russia to Mandate Preinstallation of State Messaging App MAX and RuStore on All Smartphones and Tablets
A state-mandated shortcut to people’s home screen, whether they want it or not.
4chan Rejects UK Ofcom Fine, Citing US Free Speech Protections and Threatening Legal Action
A £20,000 penalty from a London office just met the First Amendment firewall.
BC Nurse Fined and Suspended Over Gender Policy Criticism
What began as a three-word message became a 332-page inquisition.
UK Children’s Commissioner Calls for VPN Digital ID Checks
Age checks on VPNs could mark the next step in Britain’s descent into digital overreach.
Germany Rejects US Free Speech Criticism as Social Media Arrests Fuel International Condemnation
Berlin insists on free speech, even as memes come with a price tag and a warrant.
4chan Lawyers Fire Back as UK Tries to Censor from Across the Pond
American legal threats and First Amendment firepower collide with Britain’s latest attempt to stretch its censorship laws across the Atlantic.
Age Verification Lobby Pushes For Age Verification Checks For VPN Use
Privacy tools are being rebranded as loopholes in need of closure.
Dutch Regulator Pressures X, Facebook, TikTok to Enforce EU Censorship Rules Ahead of October Election
Unelected regulators and digital giants huddle to redraw the boundaries of acceptable speech weeks before the Netherlands votes.
Irish Govt Pushes “Disinfo” Plan Despite Public Backlash
Public backlash was treated like background noise as the state wrote its own rules for truth.
First Amendment Lawsuit Over Firing of Arkansas Firefighter for Social Media Post Can Proceed
The case will now face a jury.
Russia Blocks Voice Calls on WhatsApp and Telegram
Russia’s grip on foreign tech tightens one feature at a time.