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X Sues Apple and OpenAI for Alleged Antitrust Collusion Over ChatGPT Integration and App Store Practices
Musk’s lawsuit lands as Apple fends off a wave of antitrust salvos from Washington and Silicon Valley alike.
Gina Carano Settles Lawsuit With Disney and Lucasfilm Over Mandalorian Firing, Potential Return Teased
Her exit over political posts closes a case that exposed Disney’s uneven rules for the stars of its biggest franchises.
US Condemns French Probe Into X as Threat to Free Speech
A prosecutor’s leap from data disputes to mafia designations has Washington fuming and Silicon Valley watching closely.
The UK’s Online “Safety” Act Is Already Causing Protests to Be Hidden
Unsurprising: A law meant to shield kids from adult content is now hiding protest footage from adults.
X Pushes Back as France Targets Algorithm in Criminal Probe
The French state is turning moderation battles into criminal cases in a dispute over what platforms amplify.
Turkey Blocks Grok AI After Posts Target Erdoğan, AtatüRk, and Religious Figures
Turkey yanks the plug on Grok after the chatbot goes haywire and drags its irreverence across the nation’s untouchables.
Media Matters Sues FTC, Claims Probe Over X Advertiser Boycott Is Politically Motivated
Media Matters asks a judge to shut down an FTC probe that could expose the alleged mechanics behind its advertiser pressure campaign on X.
X Sues New York Over Law Forcing Content “Moderation” Disclosure
The lawsuit accuses the state of forcing platforms to label speech in politically loaded terms they wouldn’t choose themselves.
France Pushes Digital ID Check Laws for Platforms Like Reddit and Bluesky
France’s crusade against adult content is morphing into a stealth campaign to strip away digital anonymity, one platform at a time.
FTC Expands Antitrust Probe Into Ad Industry Groups Over Alleged Demonetization Censorship Collusion
Behind the headlines, the FTC is dissecting how influence peddling in the name of brand safety might be warping the rules of online free expression.
Rubio Leads Crackdown on Foreign Censors With Visa Bans
Rubio’s State Department draws a red line at the border for foreign censors who demand online censorship.
MembersBritain’s Speech Police Just Got a Visit From Uncle Sam
Washington is watching with growing alarm as its oldest ally turns free speech into a a global international censorship liability.