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WEF Panelist Says COVID Response Made People More Receptive to Central Bank Digital Currencies
COVID-19 the path for a cashless future, according to Bahrain’s central bank chief at WEF.
Documents Reveal Facebook Described Its Struggle with Biden White House on COVID-19 Censorship as a “Knife Fight”
Newly released documents shed light on Facebook’s internal turmoil and sharp exchanges with the Biden administration over COVID-19 speech.
Australian Authorities Push for Encryption Backdoors After Internet Censorship Attempt
Australia ramps up calls for “accountable encryption,” pushing tech giants toward compliance with controversial backdoor legislation.
Free Speech Platform Gab Rejects German Request for Data on User’s Posts Insulting Politician Ricarda Lang
Gab is standing up to citizens facing Germany’s oppressive speech policies.
House Passes Antisemitism Bill Amid Free Speech Fears
Amidst rising campus protests, the House endorses an antisemitism bill, igniting a fierce debate over free speech and the definition of hate.
US Lawmakers Grill Former Biden Admin Officials Who Pressured Social Media Companies To Censor
As expected, their responses are vague.
Leak: EU Governments Impose Bulk Scanning Orders on Encrypted Messaging Services
The EU’s latest draft pushes for stringent surveillance of privacy-focused communication services, raising alarms among digital privacy advocates.
Maricopa County and Arizona State Collaborate To Surveil Social Media and Censor “Misinformation”
Arizona’s latest free speech controversy unveils a complex web of alleged collusion between state officials and social media giants.
UN Official Condemns Health “Misinformation,” Advocates for “Digital Integrity Code”
Under the guise of combating disinformation, the UN advocates for stricter censorship with its new Code of Conduct for Information Integrity.
Bishop Makes Bold Stand Against Censorship in the Wake of Wakeley Church Stabbing
Stabbing victim Bishop Emmanuel returns to the pulpit with a powerful defense of free speech, challenging Australia’s push for more stringent online censorship.
RFK Jr. To Challenge TikTok Ban on Constitutional Grounds
Kennedy challenges the impending TikTok ban, citing concerns over political motives rather than real national security issues.
New York DA Bragg Pushes for Ghost Gun YouTube Content Removal
Manhattan DA urges YouTube to remove ghost gun videos, alleging links between gaming and DIY firearm tutorials.