Media
UK: Ofcom Pushes for Expanded Online Censorship Under the Guise of Combating Misogyny
Ofcom expands Online Safety Act enforcement to target online misogyny, raising concerns over vague definitions and increased censorship in the UK.
X Wins Legal Battle Against Irish Police Over Gript Media User Data Request
A win for press freedom: Irish police fail in bid to access journalists’ private data through X.
Australia Delays Forced Big Tech Media Payment Law Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
Legacy media outlets wanted Big Tech platforms to be forced to pay them. The law is facing setbacks.
Report: Fact Checker Group Received $2.4M in US Government Funds Amid Fact-Checking Controversy
The US government has funneled millions to the Poynter Institute, raising concerns over taxpayer-funded influence on fact-checking and online speech moderation.
UK Could Weaken Online Censorship Law To Avoid US Trade Battle
London weighs free speech against trade as Washington pressures Labour to amend online censorship laws.
Tim Pool Joins Rumble, Bringing Exclusive Content to Rumble Premium
Tim Pool joins Rumble with exclusive content, live political analysis, cultural commentary, and in-depth discussions, strengthening the platform’s independent media presence.
MembersInternews Exposed: A US-Funded Government Censorship Machine That Crushed Online Dissent
A nonprofit funded by the US government controls narratives while claiming to support press freedom.
UK Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon Pushes for Regulations Forcing Social Media and LLMs to Promote and Fund Legacy Media
Channel 4’s CEO pushes for regulation to boost legacy media’s reach while framing it as a fight for Gen Z’s well-being.
MembersUSAID’s Media Empire
The halt in USAID funding forces a reckoning on whether so-called “independent” journalism should ever rely on Washington’s wallet.
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’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.
The Trump White House Breaks Barriers, Gives Opportunities to Independent Media
A new era of media engagement prioritizes independent voices and dents legacy media dominance.