France
EU Commissioner Says Social Media “Didn’t Do Enough” to Censor French Riot Posts
More censorship demands from Thierry Breton.
France Gives Law Enforcement Power to Remotely Activate, Listen in on People’s Devices
Authoritarian surveillance.
Macron Is Challenged Over Threats to Cut Off Social Media to Curb Riots
Authoritarian tactics.
Macron Wants Platforms to Delete Riot Content, Blames Social Media and Video Games for Riot Spread
Any excuse to shut down speech.
French Bill Would Allow Law Enforcement to Remotely Switch on Microphones When Surveilling Suspects
Major civil liberties concerns.
US, Canada, and France Express Full Support for WHO Pandemic Treaty
Unelected bureaucrats back plans to give the WHO increased powers.
French Police Say It Was a Mistake to Block Telegram
A worrying mechanism.
France Plots Unprecedented AI Surveillance for 2024 Olympics
Constant surveillance.
Utah Introduces Digital Driver’s Licenses, Following Plans to Introduce Online Platform Age Checks
A major rollout in the state.
France Green-Lights Biometric Medical ID
Upcoming centralization.
Elon Musk Agreed to EU’s Censorship Laws, France’s Digital Minister Says
New EU laws come into effect in 2024.