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Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer Seeks Powers to Tackle “Misinformation”
Ontario’s chief electoral officer seeks expanded authority to tackle election misinformation, citing AI-driven content as a growing threat to public discourse.
Apostrophy Android Partners With Threema Libre for Free, Privacy-Focused Messaging
New Apostrophy-Threema collaboration aims to disrupt Google dominance by offering privacy-first Android alternative.
Ex-Facebook VP Joins UK Media Regulator Ofcom Sparking Fresh Conflict of Interest Concerns
Critics question the impartiality of Ofcom’s new board member, given his decade-long tenure as Facebook’s EU policy chief.
Rumble Rises on Election Night, Powers Record-Breaking Audience Surge
Rumble breaks streaming records as election coverage fuels a surge in politically driven live audiences.
Biden Administration Dodges Another Free Speech Fight as Court Blocks Kennedy Suit
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit claiming Biden administration pressured social media to censor COVID discussions.
UN’s Latest on “Misinformation” and “Hate” – Will Tech Bow to Pressure?
As Melissa Fleming advocates for AI-regulated media ecosystems, critics argue her call for tighter controls risks undermining open discourse and press freedom.
Google’s Interactive Polling Station Map Ignites Claims of Pro-Harris Bias as Voters Head to the Polls
Social media erupts with claims of bias in Google search results, fueling voter distrust as the nation casts its ballots in a tight presidential race.
“We’re Screwed Without It” Elon Musk Defends His Free Speech Twitter Takeover on Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Musk outlines “duty” to acquire Twitter, vowing to counter censorship and restore transparency.
Losing Their Grip: Why Anti-“Misinformation” Crusaders Are Mourning the End of Control
Election Integrity Partnership’s mission to curb misinformation raised deeper questions about free speech and government overreach.
EU Tightens Social Media Censorship Screw With Upcoming Mandatory “Disinformation” Rules
With the Digital Services Act in play, compliance could mean steep costs for platforms to fund and align with EU-endorsed “fact-checking” initiatives.
Memes Under Siege: China’s Crackdown on Online Youth Dissent
The CAC’s campaign seeks to purge critical economic views, youth disillusionment, and “harmful” online memes from Chinese cyberspace.
When Text Becomes a Crime: How Transcribing Movies Led to Jail Time in Japan
Transcribing blockbuster films in Japan can now lead to serious legal repercussions as text-based spoilers are equated with piracy.