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]
MembersMajor Data Broker With US Government as a Client Moves into the Digital ID Market
AI-powered ID verification expands alongside growing concerns about surveillance, data privacy, and predictive crime technologies.
Justice Thomas Revives Emergency Injunction in Case to Halt Doctor Investigations Over COVID-19 Criticism
Supreme Court to deliberate on Stockton v. Ferguson, addressing First Amendment rights of doctors criticizing Covid policies and censorship claims.
PeerTube Steps Into Mobile With Android and iOS Apps
A bold step in digital autonomy as PeerTube pushes boundaries with its first mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Canadian Doctor Fights for Free Speech at Supreme Court Over Covid Censorship
A Supreme Court showdown over free speech looms as Dr. Gill challenges medical regulators’ power to silence dissenting voices.
Bank of England’s Fake “Privacy” Push Sparks Fears of Surveillance Currency
The Bank of England’s digital pound plans raise critical privacy concerns, emphasizing “privacy, not anonymity,” amid data security risks.
MembersBanned But Not Blocked: How Some US Police Departments Navigate Around Facial Recognition Prohibitions
Facial recognition bans are being undermined as police in cities like Austin and San Francisco find loopholes.
State Department to Shut Down Controversial Censorship Hub but Critics May Call It a Rebrand
The US State Department plans to shut down the Global Engagement Center by December 23, amid allegations of domestic censorship and misuse of funds.
Canada Splits Online “Harms” Bill to Speed Up Controversial Censorship Push
Canada’s government splits controversial Online Harms Act to accelerate provisions on child safety, leaving “hate speech” elements for later debate.
Five Eyes Urges Broader Censorship Under “Protect the Children” Campaign
Global spy alliance shifts focus to encryption, calling for sweeping collaboration across governments and tech platforms.
Funko’s Brand Tool Blamed as Itch.io Battles Bogus Report
AI’s misstep disrupts beloved indie games site, exposing the limits of automated systems.
TikTok Battles Canada’s Crackdown, Pitching Itself as a “Misinformation” Censorship Ally
TikTok challenges Canada’s decision to shut down its operations, citing its role in combating “misinformation” as a reason the government should let it stay in the country.
Manitoba Could Rewrite Election Rules in the Name of Fighting “Disinformation”
Manitoba’s government plans to amend election laws to address “disinformation,” citing concerns over AI and deepfakes in electoral processes.