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Texas Court Strikes Down Teen Content Ban While Keeping Digital ID Checks in Place
The US District Court for the Western District of Texas has issued an order in the case brought against the Texas SCOPE Act (House Bill 18), approving in part a preliminary injunction. The request has been granted against the provision requiring social media companies to block teens from access
Judge Rules X’s Lawsuit Against Media Matters Can Proceed
X accuses Media Matters of fabricating evidence to mislead advertisers, claiming substantial revenue loss due to the alleged manipulation.
Texas Is Sued Over Attempts to End Online Anonymity
Texas’ age “verification law” is finding opposition.
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Ford’s Shocking New Idea Lets Cars Spy on Others and Send Data to Cops and Insurance Companies
Ford’s new patent for onboard speeding detection technology sparks privacy concerns as surveillance capabilities grow.
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The First Amendment and AI: Reading Between the Lines of the Supreme Court’s Latest Social Media Ruling
The Supreme Court is hinting at how it sees the First Amendment as it relates to foreign companies and AI.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Texas’ Online Digital ID Mandate
Legal challenge argues First Amendment infringement and raises privacy concerns over mandatory personal data disclosure.
Supreme Court Demands Deeper Look at Social Media Anti-Censorship Laws
But the court made its First Amendment stance very clear.
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Military Surveillance Tech Prowls US Neighborhoods
From Battlefield to Backyard: Advanced surveillance technology once reserved for war zones now increasingly utilized by local law enforcement in US cities, raising urgent privacy concerns.
Judge Halts Texas AG’s Pursuit of Media Matters
A judge has granted Media Matters a reprieve by pausing AG Paxton’s investigation.
SXSW Is Accused of Using Copyright and Trademark Claims to Suppress Criticism
Copyright and trademark strikes are increasingly being used to force content takedowns.
Pornhub Blocks Access in Texas After State-Mandated Digital ID Law
A new state laws calls for internet users to verify themselves with a government-issued ID, raising privacy and free speech concerns.
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An Analysis of How the Supreme Court Is Reacting to the Biggest Online Censorship Cases of a Generation
A close look at which way the wind is blowing.
