China

China Proposes Making “Dissemination of False Information” a Crime in UN Treaty

Trying to export its ideals.

Global “Deepfake” Laws Put Memes and Parody at Risk

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China’s Weibo Bans Sony’s Account

Censoring a big brand.

As AI Surveillance Increases, so Do the Attempts to Evade It

China’s Weibo Bans More Accounts for Covid Policy Criticism

At least 1,000 accounts.

Police in China Enable “Alarms” in CCTV to Track Protesters

New privacy concerns.

The Media Starts to Admit Covid Surveillance Tools Are Playing Into the Hands of Governments

Hong Kong Teenager Sentenced to “Training Center” for “Insulting” China on Social Media

For a minimum of six months.

China Bans Online Deep Fakes, Posting Content That Goes Against Socialist Values

New censorship regulation.

Protests and Hunger Strike Take Place at Apple’s HQ, After the Company’s Censorship in China and More

Apple is getting more attention for helping the Chinese Communist Party censor critics.

Apple CEO Tim Cook Is Questioned After Company Limited Popular Protest Tool in China

Lawmakers want answers.

Citizens in China Delete Chat History After People Are Contacted by Police Over Protest Support

Citizens are paranoid they’re being watched. And they’re probably right to be.