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Australia’s Chief Censor To Force Online Digital ID Within Six Months
Critics argue the move could destroy online anonymity and compromise physical safety under various regimes.
White House Defends Labeling Critical Biden Videos as “Deepfakes”
Labeling critical media footage as misinformation ignites debate over election integrity and media manipulation.
NewsGuard Co-Founder Advocates Banning Anonymous Social Media Posts, Enabling Lawsuits Against Tech Firms for “False” Content
Brill’s proposals spark controversy over potential suppression of online anonymity and free speech.
X Re-Joins Pro-Censorship Advertisers’ Alliance
Despite Twitter Files’ revelations on censorship, X rejoins the pro-censorship GARM.
Meta’s Oversight Board Is Helping Big Tech Companies Comply With the EU’s Censorship Law
Meta’s Oversight Board eyes the EU’s Digital Services Act as a potential funding source to continue its contentious content moderation efforts.
European Council Makes Countering “Disinformation and Hate Speech” Part of Its Strategic Agenda
New agenda. New censorship concerns.
Blinken Bets Big on AI to Combat “Misinformation”
Amid congressional probes into online censorship, Blinken champions AI’s role in bolstering foreign policy and mass media monitoring.
Brazil’s Justice de Moraes Orders X to Delete Criticism, Fines It Despite Compliance
X accuses Justice Moraes of arbitrary legal reinterpretation, escalating tensions over online censorship.
Unveiling the Brennan-Clapper Files: How January 6 Shifted Surveillance Powers
Documents reveal intelligence policies shifted to target religious groups, military members, and Trump supporters.
Supreme Court Demands Deeper Look at Social Media Anti-Censorship Laws
But the court made its First Amendment stance very clear.
Google’s Jigsaw Expands Efforts to Combat Online “Toxicity” and Invest in Censorship Tools
Jigsaw aims to curb online “toxicity” but raises questions about who gets to define “constructive contributions.”