Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Democrat Senators Pressure Tech CEOs about Contributions to Trump Inauguration
“funny, they never sent me one of these for contributing to democrats…” Open AI CEO Sam Altman responded.
Supreme Court Upholds Law Forcing ByteDance to Divest TikTok or Face US Ban, Leaving Decision to Incoming President Trump
Trump’s return to the White House could decide whether TikTok stays or disappears for 170 million US users.
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Is Sued for Alleged First Amendment Violation Over Social Media Block
Thomas DeVore claims his First Amendment rights were violated after being banned from McCombie’s government-linked Facebook page for political criticism.
Mark Zuckerberg Calls Biden Administration’s Pressure to Censor COVID-19 Content “Illegal”
But made no legal attempts to challenge the censorship demands.
Newsom Defends Wildfire Response, Tells Biden Online “Misinformation” Needs to be Combatted
On the same day Biden is facing criticism for previous attempts to censor online “misinformation.”
Biden Slams Meta’s Move to Drop Controversial “Fact-Checkers”
Biden condemns Meta’s shift to community-led moderation as concerns grow over government influence on online speech.
State Department Rebrands Defunded Global Engagement Center into New Counter-Disinformation Hub
A new State Department unit emerges under scrutiny, inheriting millions in funding from its defunct predecessor.
Nick Clegg Resigns as Meta’s Global Affairs Chief; Joel Kaplan Takes Helm Amid Political Shifts
Does Meta’s new leadership signal a potential shift in its stance on political speech?
State Department is Sued for Withholding Records on Censorship Efforts
Government watchdog FGI sues the State Department for withholding FOIA documents on alleged censorship, free speech suppression, and media blacklisting.
Mike Pence Group Pushes Supreme Court to Ban TikTok
AAF defends national security as TikTok calls foul on First Amendment grounds.
New York Governor Hochul Signs Controversial Online Safety Bill, Renewing Free Speech Concerns
State-mandated reporting on “hate speech” raises fears of unchecked power over online discourse.
Donald Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Amid First Amendment Concerns
A delay could reshape the digital landscape while redefining government power over online platforms.