disinformation
UN Wants Digital IDs to Combat “Hate Speech,” “Misinformation”
The UN moves to expand digital IDs and media partnerships, sparking debate on censorship and freedom of speech.
Democrats Push a Resolution to Condemn the Spread of Hurricane “Disinformation”
Lawmakers push to curb disinformation amid fears it may undermine hurricane relief efforts.
Slippery Slope to Censorship: Senator Warner’s Push to Police Web Infrastructure for Disinformation
As Senator Warner targets domain registrars, critics warn of creeping censorship under the guise of curbing disinformation.
UK Tightens Grip on Internet Speech With Push for Swift Online Speech Crackdown
The UK communications regulator is pressed to tackle online “safety.”
EU’s věRa Jourová Labels Elon Musk a “Promoter of Evil” for Permitting “Hate Speech” on X
As Věra Jourová takes aim at Musk, her own track record on free speech faces scrutiny.
Arizona State University Caught in Free Speech Tug-Of-War Over Gov-Funded “Disinformation” Battle
ASU’s collaboration with the US government to combat online disinformation raises questions about public institutions’ role in free speech and government surveillance.
Democrat Senators Urge Platforms to Share Plans for Addressing “Disinformation” (Even Inside Encrypted Apps)
Direct censorship pressure.
G20 Ministers Meet in Brazil to Discuss “Disinformation” Censorship Agenda
Concerns grow over the alignment of governments leaning towards online censorship.
UN Secretary-General AntóNio Guterres Complains About “Misinformation” and “Hate Speech,” Calls for “Effective Governance”
UN Chief Guterres frames AI as a threat to democracy, pushing for global regulation amid rising concerns over censorship.
Think Tank Pushes International Alliance to Censor “Fake News”
Preemptively labeling narratives as “misinformation” stifles free speech and public trust.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Is Hiring Contractors to Monitor Social Media and Track Dissenters
In a bid to curb “disinformation,” the judiciary’s expansive monitoring now targets critics.
World Economic Forum Pushes for AI Use and Collaboration in Fighting “Misinformation”
Censorship and control.