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Vague Directives and Vague Answers: Testimony Highlights More Disinformation Board’s Flaws
The US House Judiciary Committee, which is investigating the disgraced and disbanded Disinformation Governance Board (a part of the Department of Homeland Security, DHS), has decided to release a redacted transcript of a deposition given last April by the Board’s director, Nina Jankowicz. We ob
Say Goodbye to Cloud Anonymity? New US Regulations Demand User Identification
New rules aim to combat malicious actors but risk compromising the privacy of everyday users.
Canada: Government Pushes Flawed Internet Age Verification and Blocking Law, Fines Up to $500,000 for Non-Compliance
Privacy concerns mount as Bill S-210 targets more than just porn sites with stringent age verification measures.
Elon Musk Seemingly Supports NY “Child Safety” Bill for Digital ID and Limiting “Addictive” Feeds
Digital ID could undermine online anonymity and free speech.
EU Commission VP: “We Believe Our Fact-Checking Is Already Influencing User Behavior”
Fact-checking’s growing influence sparks debate over free expression and voter manipulation.
AP Condemns Israeli Raid, Seizure of Broadcast Equipment
Critics argue the shutdown misuses Israel’s new foreign broadcaster law.
Digital ID Laws Pass in Australian Parliament As Government Allocates Millions for Online Digital ID Implementation
The move aims to streamline government services through digital IDs, sparking debate over security and potential political misuse.
Europol’s Embarrassing Data Breach Exposes Flaws in Its Anti-Encryption Stance
Europol’s recent data breach highlights the critical importance of robust encryption even as the agency campaigns to weaken it.
Google’s AI-First Ambitions Sideline Publishers, Boost Its Ability To Filter and Control Information
As Google tightens its grip on web content with AI-driven summaries, concerns about monopolistic control and diminished content variety grow.
Popular Podcast “Breaking Points” Joins Rumble
Another popular podcast joins the free speech platform.
UK High Court Allows Assange to Challenge US Extradition
Assange’s fight for freedom continues amid fears of a 175-year sentence and dubious US assurances.
Mortgage Brokers Leak Sensitive Data to Facebook
Sensitive borrower information shared with Facebook through Meta Pixel tracker raises privacy and legal concerns.