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TikTok on the Clock: US Appeals Court Hits the “Ban” Button
TikTok faces a major threat as a US court upholds a law requiring ByteDance to divest or risk a ban, citing national security concerns over China ties.
UK: Student’s Suspension Over Gender-Critical Views Sparks Campus Free Speech Uproar
University of Leeds student suspended amid free speech row over gender-critical views, sparking debate on inclusivity and expression in academic spaces.
EU Pushes for TikTok Clampdown After Romanian Election Upset
The EU faces criticism for questioning Romania’s election results, targeting TikTok over alleged “disinformation” promoting independent candidate Calin Georgescu.
Meet the Router That Gives Power Back to the People
OpenWRT One: the first open-source router built for software freedom, repair rights, FCC compliance, and ultimate user control over firmware.
India’s Digital Identity Titan Faces Cybersecurity Scare, Highlighting Concerns With Digital ID
Signzy, a leading KYC fintech serving 600+ global financial institutions, faces scrutiny after a data breach linked to infostealer malware.
Website Mocking Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli Blocked
Coverage on the block of Eli Vieira’s site criticizing STF’s Dias Toffoli highlights ongoing free speech issues in Brazil.
Meta’s Nick Clegg Admits Excessive Censorship and High Error Rates in Content Moderation
The tech giant acknowledges high censorship error rates.
UK’s “Safety” Watchdog Forms New “Misinformation” Taskforce
Some argue the committee’s real target may be public skepticism of traditional media.
Lawyers Slam DOJ’s “Insane” Online Gag Order Against Texas Doctor Who Exposed Controversial Practices on Children
Defenders argue the move targets dissent and shields the DOJ from scrutiny amid allegations of misconduct.
Trump Taps Gail Slater to Lead Justice Department Shakeup
A former Big Tech ally turned advocate for competition reform sets the stage for a high-stakes battle over market power.
MembersVerizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Say They Have a Legal Right To Track You and Sell Your Data
The legal battle raises questions about privacy, corporate accountability, and the boundaries of regulatory power.
FTC Commissioner Urges Investigation into Pro-Censorship Ad Cartels for Antitrust Violations
Recent accusations of ad cartels colluding to demonetize certain news outlets have spurred investigations.