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Arizona State University Caught in Free Speech Tug-of-War Over Gov-Funded “Disinformation” Battle
ASU’s collaboration with the US government to combat online disinformation raises questions about public institutions’ role in free speech and government surveillance.
Brazil Lifts Ban on X After The Platform Agrees to Censor Accounts
X’s return to Brazil signals a significant capitulation as the platform bows to court-ordered censorship and fines.
Epic Triumphs as Judge Orders Google to Open the Android Gates
Judge Donato’s ruling forces Google to loosen its grip on the Play Store, marking a major win for Epic and shaking up the Android ecosystem.
Russia and Turkey Block Discord
Russia and Turkey’s ban on Discord intensifies their broader clampdown on digital communication platforms.
MembersDemocrats Unleash Their 2024 Election Censorship Playbook
A repeat of 2020.
Elon Musk vs. Brazil’s Moraes Just Got Messier and the Drama Isn’t Done Yet
Consultation with prosecutor general adds new hurdle, further delaying decision on restoring Musk’s X in Brazil.
The Big Tech Think Tank Campaigning to Censor Satire
Brookings’ push to classify AI memes as election disinformation frames satire as a threat to democracy.
Fact-Checking or Fact-Shielding? Twitter Files Journalist Slams PolitiFact’s Defense of Government Pressure on Big Tech
PolitiFact dismisses Vance’s “censorship” claim, sparking criticism from Shellenberger over government pressure on social media giants.
Banking on Betrayal: UK Government’s New Plan for Mass Bank Spying
Advocates warn of unprecedented bank spying under new welfare fraud legislation, raising concerns about state overreach.
MembersSIM Locking and Corporate Control: How Phone Networks Keeps You Stranded in Crisis
Verizon’s latest network outage leaves millions grappling with SOS mode and reveals just how little control we actually have over our own devices.
Digital ID Schemes Make Strides in Congress Despite Rights Advocate Opposition
Lawmakers grapple with digital ID, balancing constitutional rights against promises of increased security.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Probe YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat Algorithms for Censorship Compliance
The EU demands tech giants reveal how algorithms handle so-called “hate speech.”