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Durov Questioned a Fourth Time in France’s Telegram Case
France arrested the founder, seized his freedom, and went looking for the crime afterward.
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.
German Court Orders X to Share Data With Researchers Ahead of National Vote
The ruling forces X to hand over election-related data, setting a precedent for state intervention in online discourse.
Irish Leader Leo Varadkar Claims He “Believes in Free Speech” Then Demands X Censorship, Censorship Laws
Ireland’s government is plotting to increase its censorship power.
Microsoft Uses Humans to Listen to Private Skype Calls, Some Involving Intimate Conversations
It turns out, Microsoft is also letting humans listen to your private conversations.