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Bohemian Club Uses Copyright Strikes to Scrub Ritual Footage
Citizen journalist’s footage sparks debate over freedom of expression and transparency at exclusive retreat.
Treasury Department Attacks Florida’s Law Against Social Credit and Debanking
Supporters argue that Florida’s House Bill 989 protects citizens from unfair banking practices, challenging federal concerns over national security.
Democrats Push Google to Promote “Authoritative” Sources, Collaborate With Government on AI Overviews for Election and Health Topics
Government intervention in AI oversight could threaten free speech and stifle innovation.
Google Is Piloting Facial Recognition for Some Employees and Won’t Let Employees Opt Out
Employee concerns mount as surveillance expands beyond ID badges, with no clear future alternative in sight.
EU Official Demands “Disinformation” Censorship, Meets With Big Tech, Legacy Media, California Governor Gavin Newsom
Jourova’s calls for increased online control spark debates on democracy and taxpayer-funded roles in the EU.
California Approves Online Digital ID Rules for Social Media Use
California Senate Bill 976 mandates age verification for social media use, raising concerns about privacy and free speech implications.
Lawmakers Push for the Censorship of “Harmful Content,” “Disinformation” in Latest Section 230 Reform Push
Threatening to sunset Section 230 unless platforms agree to wider censorship demands.
RFK Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Meta, Alleging Censorship of Presidential Campaign Video
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent candidate in the upcoming US presidential election, has announced that he filed a lawsuit against Meta (Facebook and Instagram) in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Kennedy alleges that the two platforms censor
Green Masks, Red Faces
California teens win $1 million after misjudged “blackface” accusation goes viral.
LA Metro Eyes Invasive Facial Recognition in Wake of Murder
In the wake of a fatal stabbing, LA Metro officials champion controversial facial recognition tech as a safety measure, sparking a debate on privacy and security.
Kaiser Data Breach Exposes 13.4 Million Users’ Info to Google, Microsoft, and Others
The health insurer’s data leak underscores the growing concern over healthcare organizations’ use of third-party tracking technology and the potential risks to patient privacy.
