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UK’s Online “Safety” Act Enforced: Ofcom Pushes for Increased Platform Censorship and Encryption Backdoors
Mandated backdoors threaten the integrity of private communications, raising alarms over individual rights and digital security.
YouTube Teams with CAA to Let Talent Remove AI Deepfakes, Igniting Censorship Fears For Memes and Commentary
YouTube and CAA join forces to combat AI deepfakes, allowing industry members to remove content.
Stopgap Spending Bill Extends Funding for Controversial Global Engagement Center Accused of Censorship
The funding extension for the GEC renews outrage over allegations of government-backed censorship disguised as counter-disinformation efforts.
Senators Rush to Pass Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), Face Criticism Over Censorship and Age Verification Issues
Opponents warn of censorship, age verification risks, and potential threats to free speech and data privacy.
UN General Assembly to Adopt Controversial Cybercrime Treaty, Ignoring Privacy and Free Speech Concerns
Critics warn the Cybercrime Treaty could empower governments to expand surveillance and suppress dissent across borders.
Truth Social Eyes Crypto-Powered FinTech to Guard Against Debanking
Truth Social plans to develop censorship-proof payment systems, with cryptocurrency playing a key role in safeguarding users and platform independence.
UN IGF in Saudi Arabia Calls for Global Collaboration to Increase Online Censorship and Combat “Misinformation” Using AI
Global leaders push for AI-driven censorship at UN Internet Governance Forum, citing misinformation as a “deadly” threat.
TikTok, Facing Looming Ban, Petitions Supreme Court
TikTok petitions the Supreme Court, arguing a federal ban threatens free speech, business innovation, and an open internet in the US.
Biden Administration Launches Task Force on Chinese Censorship, Drawing Criticism for Hypocrisy in Domestic Free Speech Policies
The move draws scrutiny as the US grapples with its own debates over free speech and media control.
Trudeau Minister Marco Mendicino Faces Censure Over Lies About Emergencies Act Invocation
Parliament debates censure for Mendicino as evidence undermines his justification for sweeping emergency powers during the Freedom Convoy protests.
House Strikes a Blow To Censorship in Landmark Defense Bill Vote
The US House passes the NDAA 2025, targeting media bias by banning contracts with NewsGuard amid growing concerns over impartiality.
Quad9 Faces French Legal Challenge Over Global Site Blocking
Quad9, a Swiss DNS operator, faces legal challenges in France over global site blocking demands, citing privacy and copyright concerns.