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Google to bans apps containing “misleading health claims that contradict existing medical consensus”
Apps that challenge the mainstream medical narratives could get removed.
Some websites go offline in Austria after sweeping block against Cloudflare IPs
An inappropriate blanket blockage.
Google is blocking Trump’s Truth Social app for “insufficient content moderation”
Google’s decision means that app is currently unavailable on all Android devices.
Colorado police forced to pay out after violating First Amendment when it deleted critical FB comments
Public bodies have a habit of deleting criticism, a violation of the First Amendment.
DHS wants to continue its “disinformation” work, flag “falsehoods” to social media platforms
“The Department must be able to address the disinformation threat streams that can undermine the security of our homeland.”
79% of Americans believe not censoring Hunter Biden laptop story would have changed election outcome, survey shows
Conversations over the censorship of the laptop by Big Tech platforms and the media has been highlighted again this week after statements by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
RAND think tank calls for “guardrails” on the metaverse
To prevent “harm.”
Court says US citizens need a permit to publish video footage taken at a national park
The ruling, seen as opposing the First Amendment, includes uploading videos online where they may generate ad revenue.
California bill aims to restrict rap lyrics being used as evidence in criminal proceedings
A federal bill has also been proposed.
Libs of TikTok is locked out of Twitter for alleged “hateful conduct”
The popular account is consistently challenged by mainstream social platforms.
Rumble shoots to the top of the App Store charts after Big Tech censorship escalates
Rumble has had a big month.
