Speech
Black Pigeon Speaks demonetized two weeks after YouTube deleted and reinstated the channel with no explanation
This comes after recent investigative reports suggesting that YouTube is suppressing what it deems to be “right-wing” creators on its site.
Australian man detained in North Korea after Tweeting updates from the socialist state
Sources suggest it’s most likely that he’s been silenced through detaining.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw grills Google rep on the topic of free speech
Google were quizzed on the their increasing disregard for free speech.
Twitter announces new changes that may hide President Trump’s tweets
This follows a wave of big tech censorship of pro-Trump content this week.
YouTube leak appears to show blocked search terms related to the 2018 Irish abortion referendum
This follows investigative reports indicating that Google is using biased AI to influence the 2020 US presidential election.
Vimeo deletes Project Veritas account days after it publishes report highlighting Google AI bias
Project Veritas has faced constant censorship from the tech giants since it released this report.
Sweden: Facebook group admin fined for comments someone else made in his group
This landmark case had a crazy outcome.
Facebook puts “hate speech” in the same category as terrorism, will hand over user data to French authorities
Speech in France doesn’t have the same protections as speech in the US.
The Donald subreddit quarantined on the eve of US presidential debates
The Donald is one of the most influential sources of pro-Trump memes.
Senator John Thune: YouTube and Facebook should provide a version without algorithmic recommendations
The senator thinks there should be an option to turn off the algorithmic arrangement of content and let users see what they choose.
Project Veritas attorneys send letter to YouTube demanding that it restores video exposing Google AI bias
This is in response to YouTube removing the video after receiving questionable privacy complaints.
Razer drops gaming streamer after she says “men are trash”
Brands are taking a no tolerance approach to online speech.