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Facebook Takes Sides in Olympic Gender Debate as #XX Hashtag is Blocked
Facebook hides posts with viral #XX hashtag amid heated debate over gender eligibility in women’s Olympic boxing.
Free Speech is Under Siege in Starmer’s UK
As the UK tightens online speech laws, critics warn of a growing threat to free expression and democratic oversight.
MembersUSPS and Federal Agencies’ Shocking Hidden Data Trail
Even the federal postal service isn’t immune to the perils of data privacy breaches, as millions of users’ information lands in the hands of major tech firms.
EU Regulators Seek to Formalize “Disinformation Code” Under Censorship Law
A Code of Practice on Disinformation could lead to unprecedented regulatory control over online content.
Lawmakers Request Delay on Meta’s Shutdown of “Fact-Checker” Favorite Content Surveillance Tool
Meta’s decision to shut down a content surveillance tool called CrowdTangle, announced earlier in the year and about to take effect next month, has met with opposition from a group of US lawmakers. CrowdTangle, which the giant bought in 2016, has over the years been “repurposed” by “fact-checke
Meta Says Mass Censorship of Iconic Trump Photo Was an “Error”
A “fact-check” suppressed the image.
Tech Giants Face Scrutiny As Trump Assassination Attempt is Omitted From Autosuggest and AI
Google’s autocomplete system omits search predictions about the recent attempt on Trump’s life, sparking debates on political bias and information control in AI technologies.
Kennedy Lawsuit Against Biden Administration’s Censorship Demands Heads To Lower Court
Legal showdown over Biden administration’s social media policies heats up with key court decisions pending.
New Emails Reveal Big Tech-Biden Admin Collusion on COVID-19 Narratives, Involving CDC and Twitter Censorship
Emails show CDC involvement in altering social media content, raising questions about transparency and censorship.
Australian Ministers Urge Stricter Online Censorship of “Misogynistic” Speech
Government demands for stricter content control raise concerns over free speech and algorithmic overreach.
Instagram Restricts Paralympian Shooter Over Gun Content
Instagram’s censorship of US Olympic shooters ignites outrage over silencing lawful firearm representation.
Firefox Faces Backlash Over New Data Collection For Advertisers
Mozilla says the feature preserves privacy.