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UK: Mainstream Beliefs Meet the Terror Watchlist
Worrying about immigration might get you flagged faster than Googling “how to build a bomb.”
Inside the EU’s Billion Euro Media Machine
A billion-euro charm offensive blurs the line between public information and political theater.
Brazilian Comedian Leo Lins Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Stand-Up Routine
In Brazil, telling the wrong joke now carries more jail time than most white-collar crime.
Irish Government Admits No Free Speech Impact Assessment for “Misinformation” Laws
Free speech is treated like a speed bump on the road to information control.
France Just Redefined Global Speech on TikTok
France didn’t even pass a law; just made a phone call TikTok couldn’t ignore.
MembersHow Every Online Comment Feeds a File You’ll Never See
AI tools can now build a disturbingly complete portrait of you from the digital crumbs you didn’t know you were leaving.
Citigroup Reverses Firearms Debanking Policy
Citigroup’s sudden pivot comes as Wall Street scrambles to sidestep the culture war crosshairs.
Big Beautiful Bill Includes 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulation, Drawing Some Opposition
A ten-year gag on state AI laws could redraw the map of American tech governance before the ink even dries on possible federal rules.
FTC Expands Antitrust Probe Into Ad Industry Groups Over Alleged Demonetization Censorship Collusion
Behind the headlines, the FTC is dissecting how influence peddling in the name of brand safety might be warping the rules of online free expression.
New DeepSeek AI Model Faces Criticism for Heightened Censorship on Chinese Politics
Even as DeepSeek flaunts technical gains, its latest model mirrors a regime more concerned with obedience than openness.
Pakistan Uses Geofencing to Track, Disable Digital IDs of Protesters
A single protest can now cost you your identity, your mobility, and your access to the state.
UK: Kent Police Pays £20,000 Compensation to Retired Constable for Unlawful Arrest Over Tweet
Dragged from his home by baton-wielding officers, a pensioner’s tweet turned into a £20,000 lesson in overreach.