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Meta Reaches $25M Settlement with Trump Over Social Media Ban
The $25 million deal signals a strategic shift for Meta as it navigates its relationship with Trump and his political influence.
Mike Flynn, John Eastman, and James Comer Challenge Bank of America’s “No Political Bias” Claim on Debanking Conservatives
Bank of America denies political discrimination as congressional investigations probe claims of debanking.
UK Censorship Groups Received Taxpayer-Linked Funds, Tied to Labour Figures
Taxpayer-linked funds quietly flowed to UK censorship groups with ties to Labour.
Odysee Drops Stripe for USDC Payments, Citing Censorship Concerns
Odysee drops Stripe after censorship demands, switching to USDC for more financial freedom and lower fees.
EU Updates “Hate Speech” Code Under Censorship Law, Big Tech Signs On
Tech giants face increasing scrutiny as the EU demands deeper transparency on hate speech regulation under the Digital Services Act.
MembersBig Brands and the Quiet War on Dissent
Freedom clashes with the cost of “safety.”
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.
DeepSeek: The Rise of China’s Open-Source AI Amid US Regulatory Shifts and Privacy Concerns
DeepSeek offers open-source generative AI with localized data storage but raises concerns over censorship, privacy, and disruption of Western markets.
WEF 2025: AI CEO Says Facial Recognition Will Replace Digital IDs in Smart Cities
“…you won’t need a digital identity” because “you have the facial recognition and other things built into your smart cities.”
Russia to Launch Nationwide Biometric Payment System by 2025
Russia’s biometric payment system deepens concerns over surveillance and data security.
WEF 2025: Jonathan Greenblatt, Randi Weingarten, and Jennifer Schenker Advocate for Increased Social Media Censorship to Combat Antisemitism
Calls for tighter social media control spark debates over free expression.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Urges Global Governments To Enforce Stricter Social Media Censorship of “Hate and Misinformation”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan targets Elon Musk as a “billionaire bully” while ignoring Big Tech’s past censorship benefiting his own agenda.