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Brazil Rebrands Internet Censorship Amid Pushback
Brazil’s “rebrand” of internet censorship laws ignites international controversy amid stark opposition from tech mogul Elon Musk.
Movie Industry’s Push for ISP Site-Blocking Legislation Sparks Controversy Over Internet Censorship
The MPA’s latest campaign to block piracy sites could transform internet freedom and ignite a fierce battle over digital rights.
State Department Wants To Use Video Games To Tackle Ukraine “Disinformation”
New funding for shaping online narratives.
Social Media Fact Checkers Claim Their Work Isn’t Censorship. Here’s Why It Is.
“Fact-checking” isn’t just labeling. It tanks the visibility of posts.
“Killing America” Documentary Pulled from Platforms Amid Allegedly Censorship-Driven Copyright Claims
Filmmaker Eli Steele called it “weaponized censorship.”
Jim Jordan Demands Big Tech CEOs and Feds Hand Over Censorship Collusion Documents
The demands follow the DOJ getting back in touch with tech platforms in recent months.
EU Party Pushes Back Against Gaming Companies Shutting Down Games People Have Paid For
The Pirate Party says developers should find a way for games to live on.
EU Disinfo Lab Proposes Expanding ICANN Operations From Phishing and Malware To Target “Disinformation” Sites at the Domain Level
EU DisinfoLab proposes using ICANN’s security system against “disinformation,” raising questions about internet governance and the boundaries of free speech.
Appeals Court Vacates “Disinformation” Monitoring of Jan. 6 Defendant’s Computer
A landmark ruling challenges the bounds of probation in the modern age.
German Intelligence Chief Advocates for Monitoring Speech and Thought
Thomas Haldenwang defends his efforts to police the “thought and speech patterns” of citizens, says even legal “expressions of opinion” may be targeted.
Scotland Police May Be Forced To Make Budget Cuts To Deal With Authoritarian Speech Complaints
Thousands of speech “crimes” have been reported since the controversial law was introduced last week.
Elon Musk Is Investigated by Brazil’s Top Censor After Refusing To Comply With Censorship Demands
Alexandre de Moraes has opened an official investigation.