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]
President Donald Trump Officially Designates Brendan Carr and Andrew Ferguson To Chair FCC and FTC
Signaling shifts in tech regulation, censorship, and competitive policies.
Australia Plans to Expand “Hate Speech” Laws Amid Debate Over Free Speech Protections
New South Wales pushes to expand hate speech laws, aiming to criminalize “vilification” while sidelining free speech protections.
EU Demands Access to X’s Internal Algorithms
The EU’s investigation of X raises questions about its timing amidst Germany’s heated election campaign and rising political tensions.
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib Compares Online “Disinformation” to a Virus, Promotes Controversial “Democracy Shield” Initiative
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib likens disinformation to a virus, advocating controversial EU measures like the Democracy Shield to control narratives.
Germany: Criticism of Public Media Called “Danger to Democracy,” Task Force Targets Social Media Opinions
German authorities escalate censorship tactics ahead of the election, targeting free speech and dissenting political voices.
Trump’s Bold First Moves Take Aim at Free Speech Erosion and Big Tech Collusion
Government actions over the past four years face scrutiny, as measures demand accountability and protect against future overreach.
Google Exits EU’s Voluntary Anti-“Disinformation” Code, Defying Digital Services Act Requirements
Does Google’s bold rejection of EU mandates signal a shifting balance of power between tech giants and censors?
US States Advance Online Digital ID Laws with New Proposals from South Carolina, Utah, Wyoming, Missouri, Texas, and South Dakota
Sweeping online ID bills spark debates over digital privacy, enforcement, and government overreach.
On His Way Out, Biden Issues Executive Order Promoting Digital ID and Mobile Driver’s Licenses
Amidst mounting concerns over privacy and state surveillance.
World Economic Forum’s Prioritizes “Disinformation” Over Economic and Global Stability Threats
WEF’s Global Risks Report 2025 downplays economic threats while pushing disinformation fears to justify tighter control and global governance.
Canadian Court Upholds Ban on Clearview AI’s Unconsented Facial Data Collection in British Columbia
Clearview AI faces a major roadblock as a Canadian court upholds a ban on its unauthorized collection of facial data.
WEF Director Backs UN’s Pro-Censorship AI Watchdog, Praises France’s AI Summit on Control, and Announces 2025 Focus on AI Governance
WEF to Push Global AI Governance Agenda Amid Rising Concerns Over Censorship and Surveillance.