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FTC Expands Antitrust Probe Into Ad Industry Groups Over Alleged Demonetization Censorship Collusion
Behind the headlines, the FTC is dissecting how influence peddling in the name of brand safety might be warping the rules of online free expression.
ADL Regional Director Calls for Government-Regulated Online Censorship
Goldenberg’s vision turns moderation into mandate, recasting Silicon Valley as the frontline enforcers of acceptable thought.
FTC Escalates Probe Into Media Matters Over Alleged Collusion in Advertiser Boycott of X Platform
The FTC’s scrutiny threatens to unmask the alleged backroom choreography behind corporate brand safety decisions.
Epic Games Files Motion Alleging Apple Violated Court Injunction by Blocking Fortnite’s US App Store Submission
Epic accuses Apple of hiding behind legal technicalities to keep Fortnite off iPhones.
California Expands Digital ID Programs for Public Services, Despite Privacy Concerns
A seamless swipe for transit today could mean handing over more than just your fare tomorrow.
Google Urges Small Businesses to Oppose California Bill Requiring Built-In Privacy Opt-Out Settings
Google’s push against Bill 566 hinges on protecting its own data dominance, not small business survival.
Blue Shield of California Reports Potential HIPAA Data Breach Sharing Data With Google
Nearly three years of silent data drift now haunts Blue Shield’s digital trail.
Judge Blasts Media Matters for Delay in Responding to X Corp.’s Lawsuits Over Alleged Ad Manipulation and Demonetization Pressure
The judge’s patience wore thin as Media Matters scrambled to unify lawsuits it let scatter across three continents.
Senate Probes Meta Over Alleged China Collaboration and Censorship Project “Aldrin”
A decade-long courtship with Beijing threatens to expose Silicon Valley’s most guarded ambitions.
Who Owns Your DNA Now?
A personal genomics pioneer built on trust now faces the irony of selling the very data users thought they controlled.
MembersFrom Hashtag to Handcuffs: The AI Surveillance Machine Monitoring Protest Tweets
Your right to assemble now comes with a digital trail and a police escort.
US Treasury Slashes Cash Reporting Threshold to $200, Expanding Financial Surveillance in Border Areas
A $200 cash limit means even routine transactions could trigger federal scrutiny in these border counties.