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]
Attorney General Garland Targets “Conspiracy Theories” After Launching “Election Threats Task Force” with FBI, Sparking Censorship Concerns
Critics argue Garland’s op-ed is an indirect attempt to sway public opinion ahead of the November election.
Meta to Censor “Hate Speech” Ahead of Euro 2024 and Olympics, Highlighting $20B Censorship Investments
Various elections are not the only thing Big Tech is “protecting” this summer: athletes competing in major sporting events are another. Meta has announced that the “protection measures” that are to affect its apps (Facebook, Instagram, and, Threads) will also extend to the fans. Regardless of t
SimpleX Introduces Enhanced IP Privacy Measures
SimpleX – an end-to-end encrypted messaging app that its founder touts as the first and possibly the only one that operates without any identifiers – has rolled out a new version. The messaging and application platform, which those developing it say doesn’t even use random numbers or cryptograp
Time is Running Out For Free Speech and Privacy Revisions on Flawed UN Cybercrime Convention
Civil society groups demand urgent revisions as the treaty’s scope threatens fundamental rights and cybersecurity.
NewsGuard Co-CEO: Lack of Internet Gatekeepers Allows Dangerous Opinions
Critics argue NewsGuard’s “anti-misinformation” crusade is more about silencing dissent than protecting the public.
New York Passes Online Age Verification Digital ID Law
All the controversial bill needs now is a signature from Governor Kathy Hochul.
Trudeau Pushes Online Censorship Bill To “Protect” People From “Misinformation”
Bill C-63 could dangerously expand government control over free speech and personal freedoms.
Costco’s Bid to Turn Customer Data into Profits
Everything is a data-grab.
Australia’s Opposition Calls for Extended Online Age Verification, Digital ID, to Combat Anonymity
Australia’s major political parties support digital ID.
Google Introduces App Store Censorship Rules, Bans AI Generating Various Types of “Restricted Content,” Including “Hate Speech”
Also some content about “sensitive events.”
EU Plans Major Expansion of Mass Surveillance, MEP Claims
Secret documents reveal plans for extensive data retention and encryption backdoors.
Belgian Court Strikes Back: Meta Ordered to Pay for Shadowbanning Politician
A landmark ruling exposes Meta’s covert censorship practices, challenging the tech giant’s denials and marking a significant victory against Big Tech.