EU
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.
EU Tightens Social Media Censorship Screw With Upcoming Mandatory “Disinformation” Rules
With the Digital Services Act in play, compliance could mean steep costs for platforms to fund and align with EU-endorsed “fact-checking” initiatives.
Canada’s Digital ID Drama Heats Up as Regulators Sidestep Parliament
The digital ID plan bypasses essential democratic safeguards, risking privacy and fueling fears of surveillance.
Ireland Unveils EU-Wide Online Safety Code with Strict Censorship, Online Digital ID Verification, and Fines for Big Tech
Ireland’s Online Safety Code sparks debate over freedom, as platforms face hefty fines for “harmful” content—even if not illegal under EU or Irish law.
Meta Brings Back Face Scanning
Meta revives facial recognition in its apps, aiming to tackle scams and enhance account recovery, but privacy concerns loom over the use of sensitive biometric data.
From X to SpaceX: EU Regulators Could Fine Musk Companies For Free Speech Push
As the EU and Brazil ramp up their enforcement efforts, their targeting of Musk’s broader business empire raises questions about the true intent behind these regulatory crackdowns.
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.
Bill Gates Doubles Down on Global Digital ID Push as Critics Sound Alarm on Privacy Risks
Gates insists that properly designed digital IDs will protect personal freedoms.
EU’s Digital ID Push Sparks Fears Over Privacy and Rushed Rollout
Privacy and security concerns loom as EU pushes forward with digital ID system rollout, despite calls to slow down and address key safeguards.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Probe YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat Algorithms for Censorship Compliance
The EU demands tech giants reveal how algorithms handle so-called “hate speech.”
Newly Released Documents Reveal Big Tech Limited Millions of Posts During EU Elections
Behind the scenes of the European Parliament elections, tech giants dictated public discourse, censoring millions of posts under the guise of fact-checking.
Silence Speaks Volumes: Biden-Harris Admin Refuses To Comment on EU Censorship Threats
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan calls out State Department for failing to condemn EU threats against Elon Musk’s X amid free speech concerns.