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Ireland Unveils EU-Wide Online Safety Code With Strict Censorship, Online Digital ID Verification, and Fines for Big Tech
Ireland’s Online Safety Code sparks debate over freedom, as platforms face hefty fines for “harmful” content—even if not illegal under EU or Irish law.
Democrat Congresswomen Tell Social Media Platforms to “Quickly and Decisively” Censor Hurricane “Misinformation”
Lawmakers argue that unchecked misinformation disrupts recovery efforts, while critics raise concerns about free speech and overreach.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Probe YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat Algorithms for Censorship Compliance
The EU demands tech giants reveal how algorithms handle so-called “hate speech.”
Newly Released Documents Reveal Big Tech Limited Millions of Posts During EU Elections
Behind the scenes of the European Parliament elections, tech giants dictated public discourse, censoring millions of posts under the guise of fact-checking.
FTC Commissioner Warns New Report May Hand Big Tech a Censorship Playbook
FTC Commissioner warns that efforts to regulate Big Tech could empower platforms to further restrict online speech.
Democrat Senators Urge Platforms to Share Plans for Addressing “Disinformation” (Even Inside Encrypted Apps)
Direct censorship pressure.
Digital IDs Are Coming to Social Media in California’s Crackdown
Critics warn digital IDs may threaten privacy and First Amendment rights.
Court Rules TikTok Must Face Lawsuit, Signaling Shift in Platform Accountability and Raising Free Speech Concerns
Algorithmic recommendations face new scrutiny.
EU Reportedly to Issue “Final” Warning to X Under Censorship Law; Risks 6% Revenue Fine
In a contentious move, the EU targets X for “dangerous” content, raising free speech concerns amid the Digital Services Act enforcement.
MembersThe 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.
TikTok Says It Was an “Error” to Shut Down Reform Party’s Speech
The suspension sparked a debate on Big Tech’s influence in political discourse, echoing previous censorship concerns raised by the party.