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UK Government Considers Labeling Elon Musk a “Malign Actor” Over “Disinformation” Concerns
UK officials push to label Musk a “malign actor” as X resists government-aligned censorship efforts.
EU Launches “Democracy Shield” Initiative to Tighten Controls on Tech Giants and Enforce “Hate Speech” Compliance
Loiseau’s appointment raises concerns over EU bureaucracy’s role in shaping digital censorship policies.
UK Home Secretary Signals Tougher Online Censorship Beyond Current Censorship Laws
The UK government signals a push for even stricter online speech controls, as Yvette Cooper hints the Online Safety Act may not go far enough.
Rumble Unveils 2025 Creator Program
Rumble’s new payout model rewards creators based on watch time, new signups, and premium subscriptions, redefining how online content is monetized.
Senator Josh Hawley Proposes AI Ban Targeting China’s DeepSeek, Threatens Jail Time and Fines
Hawley’s bill raises alarms over free speech with harsh penalties for AI use.
MembersUSAID’s Secret War: Censorship, Digital IDs, and the Battle for Total Control
The agency’s deep ties to digital censorship, propaganda networks, and global ID programs are under scrutiny like never before.
British Woman Sentenced for Fart Videos in “Harassment” Case
Testing the limits of harassment laws in the digital age.
Leaked UK “Extremism” Policy Review Suggests Expanded Speech Restrictions
Leaked UK extremism policy review hints at broader crackdowns on online speech and redefines extremism to include “behaviors of concern.”
EU’s “Disinformation” Code Becomes Mandatory Under Censorship Law, Platforms Preemptively Enforce Rules Ahead of German Elections
Tech giants brace for EU’s looming censorship rules with Germany’s election stress test.
US Senators Reintroduce Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) to Limit Kids’ Access
Lawmakers renew push to restrict social media access for minors despite past concerns over free speech and data privacy.
UK Covid Inquiry Appears Biased Toward Censorship in Review of Government’s “Counter Disinformation Unit”
The inquiry is more focused on justifying government censorship than exposing it.
Slippery Slope: New Bill Pushes ISPs to Block Pirate Sites
The bill could lead to widespread site blocking, despite claims of safeguarding the open internet.