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European Council Approves the AI Act — a Law Accused of Legalizing Biometric Mass Surveillance
The EU’s European Council has followed the European Parliament (EP) in approving the AI Act – which opponents say is a way for the bloc to legalize biometric mass surveillance. More than that, the EU is touting the legislation as first of its kind in the world, and seems hopeful it will serve a
“Upload Moderation” – The EU’s Latest Name For Messaging Surveillance
Leaked EU plans reveal the growing plot to ban private messaging.
EU Commission VP: “We Believe Our Fact-Checking Is Already Influencing User Behavior”
Fact-checking’s growing influence sparks debate over free expression and voter manipulation.
Europol’s Embarrassing Data Breach Exposes Flaws in Its Anti-Encryption Stance
Europol’s recent data breach highlights the critical importance of robust encryption even as the agency campaigns to weaken it.
EU Investigates Meta in Crackdown on Alleged “Rabbit Hole” Effects, Wants It To Push Digital ID
Critics fear youth safety concerns could be a pretext for pushing increased censorship on Meta’s platforms.
YouTube Removes 35,000 EU Videos for “Misinformation,” Enhances Content Censorship Ahead of 2024 Elections
YouTube amps up its election role in the EU, blending voter information with a robust crackdown on what it deems misinformation. What could possibly go wrong?
MembersBeyond Apple’s Walled Garden: How AltStore Unlocks the Hidden Potential of the iPhone
Now in the EU, AltStore challenges Apple’s closed ecosystem, offering a new frontier for iOS app sideloading and developer freedom.
Privacy Under Siege: Europol and the UK Crime Agency Target Encryption, Call For Backdoors
Europol and the UK’s NCA target Meta’s encryption efforts, citing child safety, while privacy advocates warn that undermining end-to-end encryption enables mass surveillance.
MembersUnmasking the Bias of “Misinformation Experts”
Exposing the bias of “misinformation experts,” raising critical questions about free speech and the true guardians of truth online.
EU Officials Dodge Their Own Surveillance Law
Leaked documents suggest EU officials seek immunity from their own controversial online surveillance laws, raising accusations of hypocrisy.