Dan Frieth
Dan is interested in political policies around the world and how they impact internet users and creators. [email protected]
Newsom Threatens Laws Against Deepfakes After Kamala Harris Parody Video Goes Viral
The battle intensifies as California’s governor moves to legislate against AI misuse, sparking a free speech debate with Elon Musk.
Kennedy Lawsuit Against Biden Administration’s Censorship Demands Heads to Lower Court
Legal showdown over Biden administration’s social media policies heats up with key court decisions pending.
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Donates Millions to Harris, Wants Her to Fire Anti-Big Tech FTC Chair Lina Khan
Tech mogul’s support could hinge on removing antitrust chief Lina Khan amidst Big Tech crackdown.
J.D Vance on Tech and the Internet
President Trump’s selection signals a pivotal focus on technology policy and antitrust legislation.
Former NIH Chief of Staff Denies Suppressing Lab Leak Theory Amid Pandemic Censorship Allegations
Her testimony faces backlash amid rising evidence of social media censorship.
Supreme Court Demands Deeper Look at Social Media Anti-Censorship Laws
But the court made its First Amendment stance very clear.
Bipartisan Vote Blocks CISA Budget Cut Despite Speech Censorship Concerns
Bipartisan support for CISA’s budget increase sparks debate over free speech.
Supreme Court Sides With Biden Administration Over Accusations of Social Media Censorship Pressure
Major implications for free speech.
Julian Assange Strikes Deal With US Authorities, Walks Free With No Further Prison Time for WikiLeaks Founder
A federal judge just needs to approve the deal for Assange to be released under a time-served agreement.
House Oversight Committee Targets NewsGuard’s Media Influence
A federal funding controversy and potential bias in media monitoring are at the heart of this investigation.
Google Pays to Sidestep a Jury in Major Antitrust Trial
The decision could benefit Google by sidestepping a jury’s potentially diverse perspective on complex antitrust issues.
Justice Department Bizarrely Cites AI Threats to Deny Biden Audio Release
Concerns over AI deepfakes are cited as reason to withhold Biden-Hur audio recording from public release.