Didi Rankovic
Didi Rankovic is an experienced online journalist, editor, and translator, with a career spanning over ten years writing for major a English-language website in Serbia, and previously working as translator for international organizations and peacekeepers in the Balkans. Rankovic is passionate about free and open source tech and is a head contributor for Reclaim The Net, focusing on lead stories. [email protected]
Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Flock Safety Surveillance in Norfolk to Proceed
The lawsuit challenges whether AI-powered surveillance cameras, automated license plate readers, and data retention practices violate constitutional privacy rights in Norfolk.
UK Sport to Deploy AI for Monitoring and Censorship of Online Speech Targeting Olympians
AI-powered content moderation for British Olympians raises fears of overreach and speech suppression.
Trump Cracks Down on Pro-Censorship CISA, Puts Key Officials on Leave
Trump sidelines CISA security staff as agency’s role in past censorship efforts comes under scrutiny.
Rumble’s Brazil Comeback Signals a New Chapter in the Speech Wars
Rumble’s comeback coincides with rising tensions over censorship and judicial oversight in Brazil.
UK Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon Pushes for Regulations Forcing Social Media and LLMs to Promote and Fund Legacy Media
Channel 4’s CEO pushes for regulation to boost legacy media’s reach while framing it as a fight for Gen Z’s well-being.
Spain’s “Big Brother” Tourist Check-Ins Trigger Privacy Outrage and Chaos
Spain’s new hotel check-in rules turn a simple stay into a privacy-invasive bureaucratic nightmare.
Australia’s eSafety Chief Pushes for More Censorship After Online “Hate” Research
After a legal setback, eSafety’s Julie Inman Grant pushes for more speech policing, urging platforms to ramp up enforcement of speech.
Australian Tribunal Rules Against eSafety Commissioner’s “Informal” Censorship of X Post
The tribunal’s decision exposes how “informal” censorship notices can still carry official weight.
Canada’s Digital ID Scheme Faces Backlash for Bypassing Parliament and Raising Surveillance Fears
Unelected regulators pushed digital IDs in Canada, sidestepping parliament and raising concerns over surveillance risks.
Milwaukee Brewers Introduce Facial Recognition at Stadium Despite Privacy Concerns
Facial recognition technology quietly tightens its grip on mass venues.
German Activist Groups Sue X, Alleging Data Withholding Violates EU’s Censorship Law Ahead of Germany’s 2025 Election
EU-backed NGOs push lawsuit to force X into sharing user data, raising fresh concerns over online censorship.
Jim Jordan Challenges EU Over Its Censorship Laws
Jordan warns that EU’s Digital Services Act could impose global censorship standards on US tech platforms.