TikTok
Five Eyes Urges Broader Censorship Under “Protect the Children” Campaign
Global spy alliance shifts focus to encryption, calling for sweeping collaboration across governments and tech platforms.
TikTok Battles Canada’s Crackdown, Pitching Itself as a “Misinformation” Censorship Ally
TikTok challenges Canada’s decision to shut down its operations, citing its role in combating “misinformation” as a reason the government should let it stay in the country.
TikTok Fights Back, Claims Ban Violates Free Speech and Due Process
TikTok and ByteDance challenge the US TikTok ban law, citing First Amendment violations, lack of evidence, and claims of unconstitutional targeting.
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.
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.
The End of Online Anonymity? Australia’s New Law Pushes Digital ID for Everyone to Ban Kids From Social Media
The sweeping new law raises as many concerns about data security and feasibility as it does about online safety.
British MPs Set to Summon Elon Musk Over Alleged Online “Misinformation” Amid Government’s Censorship Escalation
UK Parliament’s scrutiny of Musk raises questions about free speech and the real motives behind online regulation.
UK Care Worker Is Jailed for Live Streaming Riot on TikTok
The UK is jailing people for non-violent offenses.
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Is a Backdoor to Digital ID
Tech giants face pressure in Australia as new “age assurance” law seeks to bar under-16s from social media.
EU Tightens Social Media Censorship Screw With Upcoming Mandatory “Disinformation” Rules
With the Digital Services Act in play, compliance could mean steep costs for platforms to fund and align with EU-endorsed “fact-checking” initiatives.
Lawmakers Demand Answers on Feds’ Secret Influence Over Big Tech Speech Policing
Lawmakers demand transparency from Big Tech amid claims of “government-guided” censorship on online platforms.
Democrats Target Social Media Over Hurricane “Misinformation”
Lawmakers push for social media scrutiny.