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USAID’s “Disinformation Primer:” Documents Reveal Censorship Promotion Across Sectors
The agency has been promoting censorship initiatives through a 97-page document aimed at various sectors including private companies, media outlets, governments, and education institutions.
SXSW Is Accused of Using Copyright and Trademark Claims To Suppress Criticism
Copyright and trademark strikes are increasingly being used to force content takedowns.
Pornhub Blocks Access in Texas After State-Mandated Digital ID Law
A new state laws calls for internet users to verify themselves with a government-issued ID, raising privacy and free speech concerns.
Tor Introduces WebTunnel Feature To Help Curb Censorship
A new feature for avoiding regional censorship.
House Votes To Force TikTok Owner ByteDance To Divest
The bill’s prospects in the Senate are more uncertain.
Latest Draft of WHO Amendments to International Health Regulations Still Contain References To Power Over “Misinformation,” Vaccine Passports
The proposals, despite amendments, still contain controversial language that some feel would lead to a power grab.
Mexico: Congressman Charged With “Violence” for X Posts Receives International Rights Groups Attention
Civil liberties and free speech groups are demanding answers from the Mexican government.
Rumble Launches Rumble Cloud, a Cloud and Hosting Platform For Breaking Free of Big Tech
A new online infrastructure provider dedicated to the free and open internet.
Big Tech Coalition Pushes Online Age Verification and Digital ID
The group admits that age verification may require “collection of new personal data such as facial imagery or government-issued ID.”
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Approves New Censorship Rules
Big Tech platforms will face liability if they fail to immediately remove “disinformation,” “hate speech,” or “anti-democratic” content.