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UK’s Nudge Unit and UNSW Launch “Prebunking” Framework to Counter Refugee, Migrant, and Pro-Trump Immigration Narratives
Prebunking becomes the new frontier in narrative control as governments and think tanks refine the art of shaping public perception.
Canadian Activist “Billboard Chris” Challenges Australian Government Over Censorship of Post Criticizing UN Trans Activist
Chris Elston challenges Australia’s eSafety censorship over blocked Daily Mail tweet about Teddy Cook and WHO trans advisory board.
Google Enters the Age Check Arena as Australia Flirts With Digital ID
What begins as a safety measure could quietly script the end of anonymity online.
Netflix’s Adolescence Is a Trojan Horse for Online Censorship and Surveillance Policy
A four-part sob story about screen time is being used to rewrite the rules of the internet.
Meta to Censor “Misinformation” and “Deepfakes” Ahead of Australia’s 2025 Election While Maintaining Fact-Checking Program
Meta’s selective enforcement of “fact-checking” raises questions about its role in shaping political narratives ahead of Australia’s federal election.
Sydney’s Fake Antisemitic Terror Plot: How a Criminal Scam Led to Sweeping Censorship Laws
A lie fueled the panic, but the laws it birthed are here to stay.
Jim Jordan Subpoenas Tech Giants for Documents on Foreign Censorship of American Speech
The US House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, subpoenas Big Tech over alleged foreign government censorship, citing laws in the EU, Canada, and more.
Australia Delays Forced Big Tech Media Payment Law Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
Legacy media outlets wanted Big Tech platforms to be forced to pay them. The law is facing setbacks.
Australia’s eSafety Chief Pushes for More Censorship After Online “Hate” Research
After a legal setback, eSafety’s Julie Inman Grant pushes for more speech policing, urging platforms to ramp up enforcement of speech.
Australian Tribunal Rules Against eSafety Commissioner’s “Informal” Censorship of X Post
The tribunal’s decision exposes how “informal” censorship notices can still carry official weight.
Bill Gates Backs Australia’s Social Media Age Ban, Advocates for Digital ID Expansion
Gates backs Australia’s strict social media age law, calling it a “fascinating” experiment in online control.
Rumble Unveils 2025 Creator Program
Rumble’s new payout model rewards creators based on watch time, new signups, and premium subscriptions, redefining how online content is monetized.
