Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
Here’s Everything You Still Can’t Say on “Free Speech” Meta Platforms
If you think Meta is now a free speech platform, don’t hold your breath.
Zuckerberg Reveals Biden Officials Pressured Meta to Ban Truthful Posts. “It Was Brutal.”
Zuckerberg reveals intense White House pressure to censor COVID-19 speech.
Former Biden Disinformation Czar Criticizes Zuckerberg Censorship Reduction
Jankowicz criticizes Zuckerberg of being politically motivated, despite his previous censorship for the Biden administration.
New Study Alleges TikTok Algorithm Favors Pro-China Content
Researchers uncover TikTok’s stark divergence from rival platforms in curating politically sensitive content.
UK Government Using Psychological “Nudge Unit” to Counter Heat Pump Skepticism
Taxpayer-funded psychological strategies aim to reframe criticism as misinformation.
RCSLT Faces Backlash for Overreaction to CEO’s Accidental Follow of Tommy Robinson on X
A costly probe leaves questions about proportionality and free expression.
EU Pressures Elon Musk’s Platform X Over Censorship Compliance Ahead of Alice Weidel Live Stream
EU’s scrutiny of Musk-owned X fuels concerns over censorship cloaked as regulatory compliance.
Ohio Governor DeWine Vetoes “Medical Free Speech” Provision
DeWine rejects the free speech measure, says it could jeopardize public health standards.
Marvel Rivals Criticized for Censoring “Winnie the Pooh” and Other Topics to Please China’s Government
Players encounter unexpected restrictions as Marvel Rivals censors everyday phrases in its chat system.
Italy Demands Immediate Release of Podcaster Cecilia Sala From Tehran Prison
Italy demands action after journalist Cecilia Sala describes dire conditions in Tehran’s Evin prison.
Elon Musk Announces Algorithm Overhaul for X, Focusing on “Unregretted User-Seconds”
Musk’s algorithm overhaul introduces vague metrics that could reshape discourse under the guise of user satisfaction.
US Expands Biometric Technology in Airports Despite Privacy Concerns
Biometric systems promise efficiency at airports, but concerns over data security and transparency persist.