Nepal Blocks Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Other Major Platforms
A country of 30 million just pulled the plug on the internet’s biggest names in under a week.
First Amendment Claim Rejected in Case Over Tennessee Lawmaker’s Facebook Page
According to the court, a lawmaker’s Facebook page can push policy but still mute the public.
Dutch Regulator Pressures X, Facebook, TikTok to Enforce EU Censorship Rules Ahead of October Election
Unelected regulators and digital giants huddle to redraw the boundaries of acceptable speech weeks before the Netherlands votes.
Facebook’s Copyright Filters Are Silencing Journalism Through Overzealous Automated Takedowns
Algorithms meant to police piracy are now deleting the news about it before anyone can read it.
Facebook Shuts Down Charles Town Council Candidate Courtney Knill’s Account Weeks Before Election
Weeks before ballots are cast, a campaign vanishes from the feed with no trace and no recourse.
Maine Secretary of State’s Office Pressured Social Media to Censor Election Posts, FOAA Emails Reveal
Maine’s Secretary of State’s Office pressured Facebook and X to censor election-related posts in 2022, using a DHS-linked nonprofit as an intermediary.
EU Updates “Hate Speech” Code Under Censorship Law, Big Tech Signs On
Tech giants face increasing scrutiny as the EU demands deeper transparency on hate speech regulation under the Digital Services Act.
WEF 2025: Jonathan Greenblatt, Randi Weingarten, and Jennifer Schenker Advocate for Increased Social Media Censorship to Combat Antisemitism
Calls for tighter social media control spark debates over free expression.
Meta’s Re-Education Era Begins
Meta expands a controversial “re-education” program for first-time rule violators, raising questions about vague policies and punitive enforcement tactics.
Meta’s Nick Clegg Admits Excessive Censorship and High Error Rates in Content Moderation
The tech giant acknowledges high censorship error rates.
New FCC Chairman Vows to End Big Tech’s Grip on Free Speech
Aiming to restore free speech, Carr accuses tech giants of stifling innovation and colluding with the government to suppress ideas.
The End of Online Anonymity? Australia’s New Law Pushes Digital ID for Everyone To Ban Kids From Social Media
The sweeping new law raises as many concerns about data security and feasibility as it does about online safety.
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