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]
Eyeball-Scanning Company Capitalizes on Argentina’s Inflation Crisis
Amid soaring inflation, Worldcoin leverages Argentina’s economic crisis, offering $50 in cryptocurrency for biometric data from financially vulnerable citizens.
Ireland Calls on Tech Giants to Muzzle Election “Misinformation”
Ireland’s Electoral Commission issues a stern warning to tech giants: comply with electoral integrity or face “reputational consequences.”
WEF Panelist Says COVID Response Made People More Receptive to Central Bank Digital Currencies
COVID-19 the path for a cashless future, according to Bahrain’s central bank chief at WEF.
Automakers Confirm Warrantless Location Data Sharing With US Agencies
Modern cars transform from mere transport to tools of surveillance, challenging notions of privacy on the streets.
Australian Authorities Push for Encryption Backdoors After Internet Censorship Attempt
Australia ramps up calls for “accountable encryption,” pushing tech giants toward compliance with controversial backdoor legislation.
Free Speech Platform Gab Rejects German Request for Data on User’s Posts Insulting Politician Ricarda Lang
Gab is standing up to citizens facing Germany’s oppressive speech policies.
OpenAI CEO’s Eyeball-Scanning Digital ID Project, Worldcoin, Hopes To Partner With OpenAI and Has Had Conversations With PayPal
Worldcoin eyes partnerships with OpenAI and PayPal amid regulatory challenges and privacy concerns, signaling a potential expansion in digital ID networks.
Leak: EU Governments Impose Bulk Scanning Orders on Encrypted Messaging Services
The EU’s latest draft pushes for stringent surveillance of privacy-focused communication services, raising alarms among digital privacy advocates.
Maricopa County and Arizona State Collaborate To Surveil Social Media and Censor “Misinformation”
Arizona’s latest free speech controversy unveils a complex web of alleged collusion between state officials and social media giants.
London’s Surveillance Scheme Rakes in Millions While Failing the Community
Despite generating millions, London’s ANPR traffic system faces backlash for high error rates and unmet community goals.
UN Official Condemns Health “Misinformation,” Advocates for “Digital Integrity Code”
Under the guise of combating disinformation, the UN advocates for stricter censorship with its new Code of Conduct for Information Integrity.
LA Metro Eyes Invasive Facial Recognition in Wake of Murder
In the wake of a fatal stabbing, LA Metro officials champion controversial facial recognition tech as a safety measure, sparking a debate on privacy and security.