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]
Canada’s State-Funded Legacy Media Unite to Combat “Disinformation”
Global broadcasters push social media to tackle disinformation, raising censorship concerns.
Religious Leaders Push Back Against Australia’s Controversial Speech Bill
Religious leaders fear the bill’s vague definitions could lead to over-censorship, stifling legitimate faith-based discussions.
UK Tightens Grip on Internet Speech with Push for Swift Online Speech Crackdown
The UK communications regulator is pressed to tackle online “safety.”
Biometric and Digital ID in Crisis Zones: Is the Red Cross Paving the Way for a Privacy Nightmare?
The rising tide of biometric surveillance.
Worldcoin’s New Identity: The Rebrand That’s Still Eyeing Your Biometrics for Its Digital ID
Collecting sensitive biometric data, like iris scans, to create a global digital ID system.
Music Streaming Giant Slaps Apple With Lawsuit Over Sudden App Store Removal
Musi claims Apple’s decision to remove its app was based on a vague complaint from YouTube without proper investigation.
Supreme Court Revives Citizen Journalist’s Battle for Free Speech
The Supreme Court’s ruling revives a critical case on press freedom, with significant implications for government accountability and the protection of citizen journalists.
New Zealand’s “Disinformation Project” Shuts Down Amid Accusations of Silencing Opposition
Critics argue that the Disinformation Project’s downfall signals a retreat from state-backed narrative control, while others fear a similar effort may soon rise under a new guise.
EU’s Věra Jourová Labels Elon Musk a “Promoter of Evil” for Permitting “Hate Speech” on X
As Věra Jourová takes aim at Musk, her own track record on free speech faces scrutiny.
Speaker Johnson Puts Brakes on KOSA Over Fears of Big Tech Censorship
Johnson’s opposition to KOSA underscores the growing tension between child safety online and concerns over Big Tech censorship.
Bill Gates Doubles Down on Global Digital ID Push as Critics Sound Alarm on Privacy Risks
Gates insists that properly designed digital IDs will protect personal freedoms.
EU’s Digital ID Push Sparks Fears Over Privacy and Rushed Rollout
Privacy and security concerns loom as EU pushes forward with digital ID system rollout, despite calls to slow down and address key safeguards.