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Biden Administration Blocks Sale of Americans’ Data to Adversarial Nations but Ignores Domestic and Allied Sales
Protections against hostile nations spotlight gaps in domestic and allied data privacy.
IRS Under Fire for New Crypto Rules That Erode Privacy and Spark Legal Challenges
Crypto advocates sue IRS over new DeFi reporting rules, alleging overreach and privacy threats. Industry warns of stifled innovation.
ACLU Warns AI Watermarking Threatens Free Speech, Journalism
Even the ACLU comes out against the “meme stamp.”
Germany Uses Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack to Justify Push for Biometric Surveillance Expansion
Germany debates biometric surveillance after deadly Magdeburg attack, with elections looming and data privacy laws challenging new proposals.
New York Governor Hochul Signs Controversial Online Safety Bill, Renewing Free Speech Concerns
State-mandated reporting on “hate speech” raises fears of unchecked power over online discourse.
Donald Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Amid First Amendment Concerns
A delay could reshape the digital landscape while redefining government power over online platforms.
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From Snowden to Silence: The Guardian’s Shift Toward Censorship Advocacy
Online speech under scrutiny: The Guardian’s embrace of regulation sparks questions about press freedom.
Apple Files Motion in US v. Google Antitrust Case to Protect $22 Billion Search Deal
Apple frames billion-dollar payouts as user advocacy while dismissing alternatives to its lucrative Google deal.
Global Engagement Center Officially Shuts Down, but Censorship Efforts Likely to Persist Through State Department Offices
Despite its shutdown, the GEC’s legacy of surveillance and censorship casts a long shadow.
UN Advances Pro-Censorship Agenda by Targeting Gaming Platforms Over Alleged “Radicalization” Risks
“Gaming intelligence” raises concerns over the UN’s shift from peacekeeping to online surveillance.
UN General Assembly Adopts Controversial Cybercrime Treaty Amid Criticism Over Censorship and Surveillance Risks
Global cybercrime treaty faces scrutiny over human rights safeguards and potential misuse of cross-border powers.
DARPA’s “Theory of Mind” Program Aims to Predict and Influence Behavior, Raising Privacy Concerns
The initiative raises questions about privacy, ethics, and the shifting definition of “adversary” in modern defense strategies.
