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New Documents Reveal Researchers Had Plans to Continue Election Censorship Into 2024
EIP planned to extend its controversial anti-disinformation efforts into the next presidential election.
MembersAnalysis: The Future of Surveillance? Microsoft Introduces Always-Watching Feature For Every PC
Microsoft’s AI-driven Recall feature logs every action on your PC, raising alarms about security and user privacy – particularly when you look to the future.
Twitter Files Fuel Massie’s Fight Against Government-Funded Censorship
Elon Musk’s Twitter Files revealed government’s role in online censorship, prompting Massie’s bill to defund related research.
Senator Schmitt Challenges Big Tech Collaboration with Feds
Schmitt demands transparency on alleged government collusion with Big Tech to suppress dissenting voices.
Star-Studded Lawsuit Fizzles in Fight Over COVID-19 “Misinformation” Censorship
Judge Rice’s ruling sparks debate on free speech versus public health in COVID-19 misinformation case.
California Approves Online Digital ID Rules for Social Media Use
California Senate Bill 976 mandates age verification for social media use, raising concerns about privacy and free speech implications.
European Council Approves the AI Act — a Law Accused of Legalizing Biometric Mass Surveillance
The EU’s European Council has followed the European Parliament (EP) in approving the AI Act – which opponents say is a way for the bloc to legalize biometric mass surveillance. More than that, the EU is touting the legislation as first of its kind in the world, and seems hopeful it will serve a
“Upload Moderation” – The EU’s Latest Name For Messaging Surveillance
Leaked EU plans reveal the growing plot to ban private messaging.
Lawmakers Push for the Censorship of “Harmful Content,” “Disinformation” in Latest Section 230 Reform Push
Threatening to sunset Section 230 unless platforms agree to wider censorship demands.
New X Policy Forces Earners To Verify Their Government ID With Israeli Verification Company
New policy raises privacy concerns amidst X’s commitment to free speech.
MembersFrom Bookstore to Big Brother: How Amazon Tracks Your Every Move and What To Do About It
With Amazon’s extensive data collection practices, understanding and limiting your data exposure is crucial for maintaining privacy.
The Disinformation Governance Board Couldn’t Clearly Define “Disinformation”
Despite its mission, the Disinformation Governance Board never developed protocols for identifying “misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.”