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The Warrantless Surveillance Bill Renewal Is Even Broader Than Many Noticed
A overlooked provision changed the definition of “electronic communications service providers.”
MembersWelcome to the Surveillance Renaissance
How AI tools are reshaping crime fighting and concerns about civil rights.
Hong Kong’s Anthem Ban Sparks International Free Speech Concerns
A judicial ruling quiets an anthem on platforms like Google but amplifies global concerns over Hong Kong’s commitment to civil liberties in the shadow of China.
Green Masks, Red Faces
California teens win $1 million after misjudged “blackface” accusation goes viral.
House Committee Report Unveils Recent Brazil Social Media Censorship Demands As Recently as April 2024
Using threats and hefty fines, Brazil cracks down on social media accounts questioning election integrity.
Canadian Court Greenlights Class Action Lawsuit Against YouTube’s Covid Censorship
In a landmark decision, a Canadian court allows a class action lawsuit to proceed, challenging YouTube’s censorship of pandemic-related content.
Eyeball-Scanning Company Capitalizes on Argentina’s Inflation Crisis
Amid soaring inflation, Worldcoin leverages Argentina’s economic crisis, offering $50 in cryptocurrency for biometric data from financially vulnerable citizens.
Ireland Calls on Tech Giants to Muzzle Election “Misinformation”
Ireland’s Electoral Commission issues a stern warning to tech giants: comply with electoral integrity or face “reputational consequences.”
UNC’s Crusade Against Anonymous Apps Sparks Free Speech Firestorm
UNC to ban anonymous social apps in a controversial move to curb “reckless behavior,” sparking debate over free speech implications.
Rumble Is Blocked in Russia After Refusing Censorship Requests, CEO Says
Rumble vs. Russia: The video platform is blocked for refusing censorship, raising questions about other tech giants’ compliance.
Watch: Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and Journalist Michael Shellenberger Testify on Brazil Censorship Demands
“It’s never the good guys doing the censoring. If the United States won’t stand up for freedom of speech – who will?”