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MembersFrance’s First Lady and the Fragile State of Free Speech
France’s verdict against Brigitte Macron’s online mockers turned a rumor into a test of how far a democracy will go to protect its leaders from ridicule.
Brigitte Macron Loses Defamation Case Over Gender Rumors
Brigitte Macron loses defamation case as Paris court rules claims by Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey fall under free speech.
How the EU Plans to Regulate Online Influencers Towards “Responsible” Online Speech and Conduct
The EU wants to “educate” them about what it says is their “responsibility” regarding the “potential impact” of sharing mis- and disinformation, “hate speech,” and more.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Complains About X Reinstating Censored Accounts
Opponents of free speech.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham Team Up To Tackle “Cyberbullying,” “Physical, Emotional, Developmental” Online Harms and More
The proposals are part of a wider antitrust package.
MembersTrash Talk Once Went Hand-in-Hand With Gaming. But Big Tech Is Killing It.
As more gaming moves online, the limited ideals of tech giants such as Microsoft are causing players to be locked out of games for their banter with friends and others.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner tells Davos it’s time for a “recalibration” on human rights like “free speech”
A big push towards censorship.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki met with French President Macron over child safety from “hatred” and “inappropriate content”
The meeting took place at the Paris Peace Forum.
Japan proposes jail time for those who make mean online comments
Japan is getting in on the censorship action.
Google ordered to reveal identity of author behind “Antifa Exposed” blog
Google has signaled that it won’t object.
YouTube deletes PewDiePie video
A dubious deletion.