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EU Pushes for TikTok Clampdown After Romanian Election Upset
The EU faces criticism for questioning Romania’s election results, targeting TikTok over alleged “disinformation” promoting independent candidate Calin Georgescu.
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
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.
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?
Ireland Calls on Tech Giants to Muzzle Election “Misinformation”
Ireland’s Electoral Commission issues a stern warning to tech giants: comply with electoral integrity or face “reputational consequences.”
EU Party Pushes Back Against Gaming Companies Shutting Down Games People Have Paid For
The Pirate Party says developers should find a way for games to live on.
EU Extends Mass Surveillance of Private Messages on Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, and Xbox Until April 2026
Invasive error-prone scanning.
EU Committees Vote in Favor of Mandatory Interconnected Digital Patient Health Records for All Citizens
Centralization of personal records.
EU Parliament Agrees on Digital ID Introduction and Pro-Censorship Chief Suggests CBDC Integration
Combining digital ID with centrally-controlled currency.
France plots unprecedented AI surveillance for 2024 Olympics
Constant surveillance.
EU lawmakers support EU-wide digital wallet
Digital access to key public services.