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MembersBeyond Content: The Case That Could Redefine Free Speech and Social Media Censorship
A lawsuit against Snapchat challenges whether a platform’s design choices — not just user content — can make it legally responsible for illicit activity.
MembersDoctors vs. the State: Will the Supreme Court Defend Medical Free Speech?
Doctors petition Supreme Court to defend medical free speech in COVID-19 debate.
California’s Social Media Law Gutted: Court Strikes Down Key Censorship Provisions
California’s social media “transparency” law is gutted after legal defeat, leaving only minimal reporting requirements.
Amazon Starts Disclosing That Kindle Ebook Purchases Are Just Licenses, Not Ownership
Amazon now explicitly tells Kindle users they’re only buying a license—not owning the book.
Slippery Slope: New Bill Pushes ISPs to Block Pirate Sites
The bill could lead to widespread site blocking, despite claims of safeguarding the open internet.
Democrat Senators Pressure Tech CEOs about Contributions to Trump Inauguration
“funny, they never sent me one of these for contributing to democrats…” Open AI CEO Sam Altman responded.
Newsom Defends Wildfire Response, Tells Biden Online “Misinformation” Needs to be Combatted
On the same day Biden is facing criticism for previous attempts to censor online “misinformation.”
Apple Settles $95M Class Action Over Siri Privacy Violations
Millions of Siri users may receive compensation as Apple addresses claims of unintentional voice recordings and data misuse.
Photobucket Faces Legal Storm Over Alleged Sale of User Photos and Biometric Data
Photobucket faces a lawsuit for allegedly selling users’ photos and biometric data without consent, risking privacy law violations.
MembersOpt-Out or Be Exposed: Fighting Data Brokers
Data brokers harvest and sell your personal data—from browsing habits to financial details—fueling an unregulated, invasive surveillance economy.
Rumble Sues California Over Censorship Law That Impacts Satire
California’s new laws draw fire for allegedly turning tech platforms into arbiters of political speech, raising free speech concerns.
Elon Musk’s X Sues California Over Deepfake Law Seen as Threat to Free Speech
California’s deepfake law pits free speech against election integrity in a First Amendment showdown.