Speech
Trump Announces Plans To Reject CBDCs, Promote Free Speech in AI, Ban Government Censorship, and Defund Censorship Institutions
The GOP platform targets CBDCs, defends cryptocurrencies, vows to protect free speech and economic sovereignty from government surveillance.
Meta Tightens the Reins on Anti-“Zionist” Terminology
Meta expands censorship policies.
EU Reportedly to Issue “Final” Warning to X Under Censorship Law; Risks 6% Revenue Fine
In a contentious move, the EU targets X for “dangerous” content, raising free speech concerns amid the Digital Services Act enforcement.
EU Commission Urges Digital ID, E-Health Records, and Touts “Anti-Disinformation” Efforts in Digital Decade Report
Critics warn that increased regulation under the guise of combating “disinformation” may stifle free speech.
From Prosecutor to Censor: Barbara McQuade’s Call to Erode Free Speech
Turning her focus from judicial duties to battling disinformation, McQuade suggests regulating algorithms as a means to bypass First Amendment challenges.
Mississippi’s Age-Verification Digital ID Law is Declared Unconstitutional
A First Amendment violation.
Former FBI and Twitter Lawyer Jim Baker Joins Election Task Force Advocating for Social Media Censorship
As former FBI lawyer Jim Baker joins the National Task Force on Election Crises, questions arise about his role in online censorship and its impact on election integrity.
MembersThe First Amendment and AI: Reading Between the Lines of the Supreme Court’s Latest Social Media Ruling
The Supreme Court is hinting at how it sees the First Amendment as it relates to foreign companies and AI.
Advertiser Alliance Members Are Called To Testify After Allegations of Efforts To “Demonetize, and Censor Disfavored Viewpoints”
Lawmakers suspect the alliance’s “brand safety” measures might mask a bias.
Australia’s Chief Censor To Force Online Digital ID Within Six Months
Critics argue the move could destroy online anonymity and compromise physical safety under various regimes.
White House Defends Labeling Critical Biden Videos as “Deepfakes”
Labeling critical media footage as misinformation ignites debate over election integrity and media manipulation.