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House Strikes a Blow To Censorship in Landmark Defense Bill Vote
The US House passes the NDAA 2025, targeting media bias by banning contracts with NewsGuard amid growing concerns over impartiality.
Quad9 Faces French Legal Challenge Over Global Site Blocking
Quad9, a Swiss DNS operator, faces legal challenges in France over global site blocking demands, citing privacy and copyright concerns.
Italy’s Piracy Shield Backfires (Again) as Critics and Legitimate Sites Become Collateral Damage
Italy’s Piracy Shield faces criticism for overblocking non-infringing sites like DDaY, highlighting flaws in anti-piracy enforcement.
Funko’s Brand Tool Blamed as Itch.io Battles Bogus Report
AI’s misstep disrupts beloved indie games site, exposing the limits of automated systems.
UNESCO’s New Mission: Train Influencers About Combatting Online “Misinformation”
UNESCO trains influencers to “fact-check” as trust in traditional media wanes.
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.
Rep. Yvette Clarke Urges Social Media to Label “Manipulated” Content and Combat “Misinformation”
Clarke calls for heightened social media regulation to “protect democracy.”
Memes Under Siege: China’s Crackdown on Online Youth Dissent
The CAC’s campaign seeks to purge critical economic views, youth disillusionment, and “harmful” online memes from Chinese cyberspace.
When Text Becomes a Crime: How Transcribing Movies Led to Jail Time in Japan
Transcribing blockbuster films in Japan can now lead to serious legal repercussions as text-based spoilers are equated with piracy.
NYT and Washington Post Push YouTube To Censor Election “Misinformation,” Lament Podcast Censorship Challenges
A last-minute election-related censorship push.
Harris-Walz Social Media Machine Is Silencing Critics and Boosting Supporters
Coordinated campaign tactics spark concerns over social media transparency and user trust.
MembersUncut and Unfiltered: 2024 Is the Independent Media Election, Leaving Legacy Media in the Dust
With podcast platforms like Rogan’s show and Rumble sidestepping traditional media’s grip, political campaigns are forging new paths to reach—and reshape—their audiences.