Speech
Democrat lawmakers call on YouTube to censor “incel” content
More censorship demands.
Signal says it will leave India if the government bans encrypted messaging
Rather than end privacy.
The City of Charlottesville’s new online speech restrictions for employees is likely unconstitutional
Limiting what people can publicly talk about.
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is confirmed
Confirmed in a note to advertisers.
Apple Music deletes Kanye West Essentials Playlist
Many companies are taking steps to publicly distance themselves.
Europol wants to know how to police “misinformation” in the metaverse
Already looking for censorship opportunities.
Comedian JP Sears embraces alternative tech platform Locals to launch exclusive new special
Growing support for alternatives.
World Bank consultant: “Digital identity is not enough,” suggests a need for access to data
To provide “better services.”
WEF report explores online “interventions” including content removal, warning labels to protect kids
The WEF has taken an interest in online content moderation.
Members
Trump asks Supreme Court to review Florida’s social media anti-censorship law
A brief to the court.