Matthew Prince
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The Censors Strike Back: Italy’s Crusade Against the Open Internet
Italy’s €14.2 million fine against Cloudflare exposes the collision between national censorship and the borderless logic of the internet.
Cloudflare, Akamai Refuse to Pull Services From Russian Citizens
“Our conclusion, in consultation with those experts, is that Russia needs more Internet access, not less.”
Lawsuit From Family of El Paso Shooting Victim Is Filed Against 8chan and Cloudflare
The lawsuit casts a wide net.
White House Invites Tech Companies to Summit About Violent Online Extremism
The announcement comes after Jim Watkins, owner of the online imageboard 8chan, was called to testify before Congress in relation to allegations that the El Paso shooter posted a manifesto to his site.
Cloudflare Reverses Course and Suspends Service for 8chan
After first stating the importance of remaining a neutral service provider, Cloudflare has reversed course.
Cloudflare CEO Comments on 8chan, Reiterates the Company’s Commitment to Being a Neutral Service Provider
Calls for Cloudflare to drop 8chan have increased in the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
