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]
China’s Tencent and Visa Have Partnered To Introduce Palm Recognition Payment Technology in Singapore
Tencent and Visa’s palm recognition pilot highlights the rising trend of biometric payments, where convenience meets heightened surveillance concerns.
Big Tech Think Tank Pushes for a Post-Election Crackdown on Online Speech
Brookings’ new report pushes for stricter social media controls in the wake of a contentious election, attributing “disinformation” to Trump’s success.
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban is a Backdoor to Digital ID
Tech giants face pressure in Australia as new “age assurance” law seeks to bar under-16s from social media.
JD Vance Warns US May Withdraw NATO Support if Europe Tries To Censor Social Media Platforms
Vance suggests NATO support could hinge on EU’s stance toward US tech giants in a high-stakes debate over free speech and international alliances.
US Lawmakers Investigate Biden White House-Affiliated UK Censorship Group’s Plot To “Kill” Elon Musk’s X
Amid allegations of collusion between the Biden administration and Big Tech, CCDH faces scrutiny over alleged plans to undermine Elon Musk’s platform and influence US online discourse.
Critics Slam Australia’s “MAD” Censorship Bill as a Major Threat to Free Speech
The MAD Bill passes the House, sparking fierce debate over free speech and surveillance in Australia.
Singapore’s High-Tech Toll Plans: How GPS Tracking is Taking Over the Roads
Singapore’s ERP 2.0 leverages GPS tracking to monitor all vehicles, raising privacy concerns under the guise of “traffic management.”
MembersGoogle’s War on Ad Blockers and Privacy Tools: How To Pivot To Avoid Surveillance
As Chrome tightens its grip on ad-blockers, privacy-focused competitors eye an opportunity to lure users fed up with Google’s “privacy upgrades.”
UN Wants Digital IDs To Combat “Hate Speech,” “Misinformation”
The UN moves to expand digital IDs and media partnerships, sparking debate on censorship and freedom of speech.
Rep. Yvette Clarke Urges Social Media to Label “Manipulated” Content and Combat “Misinformation”
Clarke calls for heightened social media regulation to “protect democracy.”
Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer Seeks Powers to Tackle “Misinformation”
Ontario’s chief electoral officer seeks expanded authority to tackle election misinformation, citing AI-driven content as a growing threat to public discourse.