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]
Brazil’s Chief Censor Faces Growing Criticism From Even Congress and Lula Government
Moraes’ aggressive speech policies in Brazil trigger a backlash, even among allies, raising concerns over freedom of expression.
TikTok Announces Crack Down on “Conspiracy Theories”
TikTok will use AI to curb recommendations of so-called “hate speech,” “misinformation” and claims that “certain events or situations are carried out by covert or powerful groups, such as the government.”
Appeals Court Upholds Police Right to Compel Biometric Device Unlocking
Judges rule that forcing a suspect to unlock a phone with a thumbprint doesn’t violate the Fifth Amendment under some conditions.
Australian Leaders Demand Platforms Curb Online “Misinformation,” Float Online ID and AI-Assisted Content Surveillance Ideas
Australian politicians push for tougher social media regulations, with bipartisan pressure to combat “misinformation” following the Sydney stabbing attacks.
CDC is Sued For Scrubbing Digital Records
AFL sues federal agencies for purportedly destroying CDC emails, questioning the impartiality of federal record-keeping.
Australia’s Communications Minister Tells People To Report Social Media Posts to the Chief Censor
Australia’s push for more online censorship sparks debate as the Communications Minister urges citizens to report speech to the eSafety commissioner.
US House Republicans Challenge Brazil’s Claims on X “Misinformation” Censorship
The US House Judiciary Committee alleges Brazil’s misuse of “misinformation” claims to suppress free speech on American social media platforms.
UK Lawmakers Call for Probe into Shadowy Disinformation Squad
Some UK lawmakers call for an urgent independent review of the Counter Disinformation Unit, questioning its transparency and the extent of its influence on public discourse.
Telegram Founder Reveals US Government’s Alleged Covert Maneuvers to Backdoor The App
US authorities allegedly sought backdoors into Telegram’s encryption.
X Says “Anti-Misinformation” Agency Spreading Falsehoods Caused “Incalculable” Damage
In a costly error, DoubleVerify’s faulty brand safety rating prompted advertisers to withdraw from X, revealing underlying tensions in the advertising industry.
Bank of America Accused of Political Debanking
Bank of America is under fire from Republican AGs, accused of debanking based on political and religious beliefs.
MembersUnmasking the Bias of “Misinformation Experts”
Exposing the bias of “misinformation experts,” raising critical questions about free speech and the true guardians of truth online.