Speech
Critics Slam Australia’s “MAD” Censorship Bill as a Major Threat to Free Speech
The MAD Bill passes the House, sparking fierce debate over free speech and surveillance in Australia.
UN Wants Digital IDs To Combat “Hate Speech,” “Misinformation”
The UN moves to expand digital IDs and media partnerships, sparking debate on censorship and freedom of speech.
Rep. Yvette Clarke Urges Social Media to Label “Manipulated” Content and Combat “Misinformation”
Clarke calls for heightened social media regulation to “protect democracy.”
Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer Seeks Powers to Tackle “Misinformation”
Ontario’s chief electoral officer seeks expanded authority to tackle election misinformation, citing AI-driven content as a growing threat to public discourse.
Apostrophy Android Partners with Threema Libre for Free, Privacy-Focused Messaging
New Apostrophy-Threema collaboration aims to disrupt Google dominance by offering privacy-first Android alternative.
Ex-Facebook VP Joins UK Media Regulator Ofcom Sparking Fresh Conflict of Interest Concerns
Critics question the impartiality of Ofcom’s new board member, given his decade-long tenure as Facebook’s EU policy chief.
Rumble Rises on Election Night, Powers Record-Breaking Audience Surge
Rumble breaks streaming records as election coverage fuels a surge in politically driven live audiences.
Biden Administration Dodges Another Free Speech Fight as Court Blocks Kennedy Suit
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit claiming Biden administration pressured social media to censor COVID discussions.
UN’s Latest on “Misinformation” and “Hate” – Will Tech Bow to Pressure?
As Melissa Fleming advocates for AI-regulated media ecosystems, critics argue her call for tighter controls risks undermining open discourse and press freedom.
Google’s Interactive Polling Station Map Ignites Claims of Pro-Harris Bias as Voters Head to the Polls
Social media erupts with claims of bias in Google search results, fueling voter distrust as the nation casts its ballots in a tight presidential race.
“We’re Screwed Without It” Elon Musk Defends His Free Speech Twitter Takeover on Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Musk outlines “duty” to acquire Twitter, vowing to counter censorship and restore transparency.