Chris Coons
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This Hollywood-Backed Bill Would Give Government Power to Block Websites
A court order to “protect creativity” could quietly become the internet’s kill switch.
AI Censorship Bill Raises Free Speech Concerns
Critics warn of potential free speech limitations and costly legal battles despite exemptions for parody and satire.
Lawmakers Request Delay on Meta’s Shutdown of “Fact-Checker” Favorite Content Surveillance Tool
Meta’s decision to shut down a content surveillance tool called CrowdTangle, announced earlier in the year and about to take effect next month, has met with opposition from a group of US lawmakers. CrowdTangle, which the giant bought in 2016, has over the years been “repurposed” by “fact-checke
Senators Call for Government Power to Hand Out Licenses to AI Companies, Curb “Deceptive” Election-Related AI and “Deepfakes”
More government power. First Amendment complications.
Biden AG Pick Merrick Garland Says He Wants to Look at “Online Misinformation”
The Capitol riot could be used to push for new internet laws.
Amazon Admits It Keeps Your Alexa Transcripts Forever
Amazon only removes your data if you tell them to delete it. Even then, there are some things they won’t let you delete even if you ask.
