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EU Commission VP: “We Believe Our Fact-Checking Is Already Influencing User Behavior”
Fact-checking’s growing influence sparks debate over free expression and voter manipulation.
AP Condemns Israeli Raid, Seizure of Broadcast Equipment
Critics argue the shutdown misuses Israel’s new foreign broadcaster law.
Google’s AI-First Ambitions Sideline Publishers, Boost Its Ability To Filter and Control Information
As Google tightens its grip on web content with AI-driven summaries, concerns about monopolistic control and diminished content variety grow.
Popular Podcast “Breaking Points” Joins Rumble
Another popular podcast joins the free speech platform.
UK High Court Allows Assange to Challenge US Extradition
Assange’s fight for freedom continues amid fears of a 175-year sentence and dubious US assurances.
EU Investigates Meta in Crackdown on Alleged “Rabbit Hole” Effects, Wants It To Push Digital ID
Critics fear youth safety concerns could be a pretext for pushing increased censorship on Meta’s platforms.
Garland and Wray Launch “Election Threats Task Force,” Sparking Censorship Concerns for 2024
Amidst heightened scrutiny and looming elections, Garland and Wray’s new plans on election security stir controversy and accusations of censorship.
EU’s Von der Leyen Calls for More Censorship Amid Re-Election Campaign
Von der Leyen’s push for the “European Democracy Shield” raises censorship and bias concerns ahead of reelection bid.
UK Army Unit Labeled Accurate COVID Reporting as “Malinformation”
Freedom of Information requests reveal the UK military’s covert role in pandemic-era surveillance.
French Government Blocks TikTok To Curb Civil Unrest in New Caledonia
France’s sweeping state of emergency in New Caledonia includes a TikTok ban amid escalating tensions, highlighting the global trend of using internet shutdowns to control civil unrest.
TikTok Users File First Amendment Lawsuit Against US Government Ban
Facing a potential national ban, TikTok creators sue the US government, arguing that the new law stifles their First Amendment rights and jeopardizes their economic survival.
Unpacking Canada’s Controversial Push to Police the Digital World
Canada’s new bill is a slide into more censorship, with penalties as severe as imprisonment for retroactive “hate speech.”