Speech
Eric Schmidt’s AI Think Tank Urges NATO to Monitor “Disinformation” in Real-Time, Coordinate Responses
Eric Schmidt’s think tank pushes for NATO-led real-time disinformation surveillance, edging toward the controversial realm of “prebunking” as a new strategy in information warfare.
German Federal Court Temporarily Suspends Prohibition of Compact Magazine
Faeser’s crackdown on a prominent magazine stirs debate over press freedom and political overreach in Germany.
X Defies Brazil’s Censorship Demands Again
Elon Musk is refusing to comply.
Dennis Quaid Accuses Facebook of Stifling “Reagan” Film Promotion, Citing Censorship of Ideas
Quaid alleges Facebook’s restrictions on promoting “Reagan” amount to censorship and stifling of free speech.
Google in the Hot Seat as Trump Assassination Attempt Sparks Congressional Showdown
Congressional probes launched into Big Tech’s handling of Trump assassination attempt coverage spark fears of deliberate narrative control.
Starmer’s Free Speech Flip-Flop: From Once Defending Offensive Speech to Now Jailing People For Tweets
Despite earlier concerns about a “chilling effect” on free speech, Starmer’s government faces criticism for mass arrests over online posts.
Court Denies Jordan Peterson’s Appeal as Free Speech Fight Heats Up in Canada
Peterson claims the ruling undermines free speech and could lead to the revocation of his psychology license.
VP Nominee JD Vance Calls for Breaking Up Google
Vance’s tech policies could reshape the industry’s landscape, with potential ramifications for Big Tech’s dominance and the future of cryptocurrencies.
Letitia James Demands Big Tech Curb Election “Misinformation”
AG Letitia James urges AI and social media giants to curtail election misinformation, stoking debate over free speech and potential censorship.
EU Accuses Breton of Going Rogue With Overreaching Censorship Threats
Breton’s unsanctioned move spotlights internal EU tensions over censorship policies.
US Court Reimposes “Disinformation” Device Monitoring on January 6 Defendant
Appeals court reinstates controversial computer monitoring on January 6 defendant despite dissent on First Amendment grounds.
Specialist UK Police Teams Target “Hate” on Social Media
UK authorities intensify scrutiny of “hate influencers,” sparking concerns over expanded police surveillance and the definition of “online violence.”