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]
The Big Tech Think Tank Campaigning to Censor Satire
Brookings’ push to classify AI memes as election disinformation frames satire as a threat to democracy.
Fact-Checking or Fact-Shielding? Twitter Files Journalist Slams PolitiFact’s Defense of Government Pressure on Big Tech
PolitiFact dismisses Vance’s “censorship” claim, sparking criticism from Shellenberger over government pressure on social media giants.
Banking on Betrayal: UK Government’s New Plan for Mass Bank Spying
Advocates warn of unprecedented bank spying under new welfare fraud legislation, raising concerns about state overreach.
Digital ID Schemes Make Strides in Congress Despite Rights Advocate Opposition
Lawmakers grapple with digital ID, balancing constitutional rights against promises of increased security.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Probe YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat Algorithms for Censorship Compliance
The EU demands tech giants reveal how algorithms handle so-called “hate speech.”
Curbing Global Censorship: House Republicans Take Aim at US-Funded Speech Crackdowns Abroad
The proposed law targets US involvement in Brazil’s controversial free speech crackdowns.
Germany’s Green Minister Targets Algorithms: Baerbock’s Latest Bid to Suppress Populist Rise
Germany’s Foreign Minister pushes for expanded EU social media censorship to counter rising populist sentiment.
Klaus Schwab Champions the “Intelligent Age,” Despite Concerns Over Censorship and Surveillance
Klaus Schwab’s vision of the “Intelligence Age” suggests a future shaped by elite-controlled technology, blurring lines between digital, physical, and biological realms.
PayPal’s Secret Data Grab Banks on Users Staying Blissfully Unaware
PayPal’s new data-sharing scheme opts users in by default without direct notice.
Australia’s Free Speech Crosshairs: Sweeping Anti-Disinformation Bill Draws Fierce Backlash
Opponents argue that the proposed laws will empower bureaucrats to determine “official truth,” creating a chilling effect on political debate.
New Amendments to Italy’s “Piracy Shield” Could Force VPNs and DNS Providers Worldwide to Block Flagged Content
Expanded anti-piracy measures could lead to jail time for service providers while Serie A’s real financial struggles continue to be ignored.