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Bill Gates Pushes for Age Verification Digital ID
Bill Gates advocates for controversial policies, including online age verification, citing Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, in his holiday blog.
X’s Linda Yaccarino Backs Kids’ “Safety” Bill as Digital ID Privacy Fears Grow
X CEO Linda Yaccarino champions updates to KOSA, but critics warn age verification and digital IDs threaten privacy, anonymity, and free expression.
TikTok Fights Back, Claims Ban Violates Free Speech and Due Process
TikTok and ByteDance challenge the US TikTok ban law, citing First Amendment violations, lack of evidence, and claims of unconstitutional targeting.
Bipartisan Push to Shield Free Speech Targets Abusive Lawsuits
The bipartisan Free Speech Protection Act aims to curb SLAPP lawsuits, shielding free speech and political action from frivolous, intimidating litigation.
Trump Taps Pro-Free Speech and Rumble Board Member David Sacks to Lead AI and Crypto Push
David Sacks takes on a key role to advance AI, blockchain, and free speech policies, marking a shift in US tech and cryptocurrency strategy.
Gaming Giant Riot Expands the Rules to Police Player Behavior Everywhere
Riot Games expands its ToS, enabling bans for vague “off-platform conduct,” raising concerns over censorship in Valorant and League of Legends communities.
TikTok on the Clock: US Appeals Court Hits the “Ban” Button
TikTok faces a major threat as a US court upholds a law requiring ByteDance to divest or risk a ban, citing national security concerns over China ties.
UK: Student’s Suspension Over Gender-Critical Views Sparks Campus Free Speech Uproar
University of Leeds student suspended amid free speech row over gender-critical views, sparking debate on inclusivity and expression in academic spaces.
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.
Website Mocking Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli Blocked
Coverage on the block of Eli Vieira’s site criticizing STF’s Dias Toffoli highlights ongoing free speech issues in Brazil.
Meta’s Nick Clegg Admits Excessive Censorship and High Error Rates in Content Moderation
The tech giant acknowledges high censorship error rates.
UK’s “Safety” Watchdog Forms New “Misinformation” Taskforce
Some argue the committee’s real target may be public skepticism of traditional media.