Google Introduces App Store Censorship Rules, Bans AI Generating Various Types of “Restricted Content,” Including “Hate Speech”
Also some content about “sensitive events.”
Fauci Is Put on Notice, Told to Preserve Records for Major Free Speech Lawsuit
Accusations include the use of private emails and potential unlawful deletion of critical communications.
MembersAd Tracking Data Is Fueling the Intelligence Community
Despite new “safeguards,” intelligence agencies continue buying sensitive personal data from brokers, sparking privacy concerns.
Google’s Privacy Blunder: Sensitive Data and Kids’ Voices Scooped Up
Thousands of internal reports reveal mishandling of sensitive data, including audio recordings of children on YouTube Kids and exposed addresses on Waze.
EU Official Demands “Disinformation” Censorship, Meets With Big Tech, Legacy Media, California Governor Gavin Newsom
Jourova’s calls for increased online control spark debates on democracy and taxpayer-funded roles in the EU.
Rumble Surges as Trump’s Guilty Verdict Shakes Up Media Landscape
Rumble’s dominance over YouTube for some events highlights a shifting preference for uncensored political content.
Google Tightens Influence on UK Elections With New “Moderation” Tactics
The tech giant’s new measures aim to combat “misinformation” but raise concerns over increased censorship and control.
Canada’s Online News Act Fuels Big Media, Harms Independent Outlets
Google agrees to a multi-million dollar deal, concerns grow over the exclusion of independent media from critical funding.
Global Elections Face Growing Censorship Threat: The Rise of “Prebunking”
Censorship proponents now turn to “prebunking,” a controversial strategy aimed at curbing so-called disinformation before it reaches the public eye.
Biden’s Move to Combat AI Abuse Stirs Surveillance and Censorship Fears
On-device surveillance proposals stir debate over privacy rights and the future of digital content monitoring.
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.
