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]
UK Government Considers Labeling Elon Musk a “Malign Actor” Over “Disinformation” Concerns
UK officials push to label Musk a “malign actor” as X resists government-aligned censorship efforts.
Kiwi Browser Shuts Down, Extension Support Lives on in Edge Canary
Kiwi Browser is shutting down, leaving mobile users with fewer choices. Its extension support lives on in Microsoft Edge Canary.
EU Launches “Democracy Shield” Initiative to Tighten Controls on Tech Giants and Enforce “Hate Speech” Compliance
Loiseau’s appointment raises concerns over EU bureaucracy’s role in shaping digital censorship policies.
Bill Gates Backs Australia’s Social Media Age Ban, Advocates for Digital ID Expansion
Gates backs Australia’s strict social media age law, calling it a “fascinating” experiment in online control.
UK Government Fast-Tracking Bill to Monitor Bank Accounts, Revoke Licenses, and Search Homes
Critics warn the bill could turn the welfare system into a government-run financial surveillance network.
UK Home Secretary Signals Tougher Online Censorship Beyond Current Censorship Laws
The UK government signals a push for even stricter online speech controls, as Yvette Cooper hints the Online Safety Act may not go far enough.
Senator Josh Hawley Proposes AI Ban Targeting China’s DeepSeek, Threatens Jail Time and Fines
Hawley’s bill raises alarms over free speech with harsh penalties for AI use.
EU AI Act Effectively Legalizes Biometric Mass Surveillance
The EU isn’t the beacon of privacy it pretends to be.
British Woman Sentenced for Fart Videos in “Harassment” Case
Testing the limits of harassment laws in the digital age.
Leaked UK “Extremism” Policy Review Suggests Expanded Speech Restrictions
Leaked UK extremism policy review hints at broader crackdowns on online speech and redefines extremism to include “behaviors of concern.”
EU’s “Disinformation” Code Becomes Mandatory Under Censorship Law, Platforms Preemptively Enforce Rules Ahead of German Elections
Tech giants brace for EU’s looming censorship rules with Germany’s election stress test.
US Senators Reintroduce Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) to Limit Kids’ Access
Lawmakers renew push to restrict social media access for minors despite past concerns over free speech and data privacy.