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]
Global Elections Face Growing Censorship Threat: The Rise of “Prebunking”
Censorship proponents now turn to “prebunking,” a controversial strategy aimed at curbing so-called disinformation before it reaches the public eye.
New Documents Reveal Researchers Had Plans to Continue Election Censorship Into 2024
EIP planned to extend its controversial anti-disinformation efforts into the next presidential election.
Twitter Files Fuel Massie’s Fight Against Government-Funded Censorship
Elon Musk’s Twitter Files revealed government’s role in online censorship, prompting Massie’s bill to defund related research.
European Council Approves the AI Act — a Law Accused of Legalizing Biometric Mass Surveillance
The EU’s European Council has followed the European Parliament (EP) in approving the AI Act – which opponents say is a way for the bloc to legalize biometric mass surveillance. More than that, the EU is touting the legislation as first of its kind in the world, and seems hopeful it will serve a
The Disinformation Governance Board Couldn’t Clearly Define “Disinformation”
Despite its mission, the Disinformation Governance Board never developed protocols for identifying “misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.”
Vague Directives and Vague Answers: Testimony Highlights More Disinformation Board’s Flaws
The US House Judiciary Committee, which is investigating the disgraced and disbanded Disinformation Governance Board (a part of the Department of Homeland Security, DHS), has decided to release a redacted transcript of a deposition given last April by the Board’s director, Nina Jankowicz. We ob
Say Goodbye to Cloud Anonymity? New US Regulations Demand User Identification
New rules aim to combat malicious actors but risk compromising the privacy of everyday users.
Canada: Government Pushes Flawed Internet Age Verification and Blocking Law, Fines Up to $500,000 for Non-Compliance
Privacy concerns mount as Bill S-210 targets more than just porn sites with stringent age verification measures.
Elon Musk Seemingly Supports NY “Child Safety” Bill for Digital ID and Limiting “Addictive” Feeds
Digital ID could undermine online anonymity and free speech.
EU Commission VP: “We Believe Our Fact-Checking Is Already Influencing User Behavior”
Fact-checking’s growing influence sparks debate over free expression and voter manipulation.
Digital ID Laws Pass in Australian Parliament As Government Allocates Millions for Online Digital ID Implementation
The move aims to streamline government services through digital IDs, sparking debate over security and potential political misuse.
Europol’s Embarrassing Data Breach Exposes Flaws in Its Anti-Encryption Stance
Europol’s recent data breach highlights the critical importance of robust encryption even as the agency campaigns to weaken it.