UK
Behind Closed Doors: The UK and US Plot Global Speech Crackdown
The Biden administration takes lessons from the UK’s Counter Disinformation Unit.
UK Lawmaker Dawn Butler to Summon Elon Musk Over “Misinformation” and Algorithm Use on X
More censorship pressure.
Caroline Dinenage, Known for Pressuring Platforms on Censorship, Re-elected Chair of UK’s Culture, Media, and Sports Committee
Dinenage’s return raises concerns over her continued pressure on Big Tech to demonetize public figures without due process.
UK Speaker’s Global War on Free Speech: Lindsay Hoyle’s Bold Push for Worldwide Censorship
Hoyle’s global anti-misinformation push proposal sparks fears of censorship overreach.
Tony Blair Urges Global Regulation of Social Media to Curb “Hatred”
Concerns for free speech and government overreach in the digital space.
Lockheed Martin Develops System to Identify and Counter Online “Disinformation,” Prototyped by DARPA
Military-backed AI tools to combat “disinformation” raise questions about accuracy, transparency, and the potential for misuse in political arenas.
Privacy Concerns Escalate With Launch of New Facial Search Engine
Opening Pandora’s box.
Free Speech Is on the Line As UK Revives Controversial Non Crime Hate Reports
Labour’s revival of “non-crime hate incident” recording risks overwhelming police with trivial cases, raising concerns over free speech and policing priorities.
UK To Expand Its Censorship Department as the Government Increases Online Speech Control
As Ofcom ramps up its workforce to enforce the Online Safety Act, fears of growing censorship and the erosion of free speech loom large in the UK.
Pakistan National Arrested For False News Article, Accused of Triggering UK Riots
Arrested for fake news.
Education Overhaul or Indoctrination Blueprint? The UK’s Controversial Online “Misinformation” Education For Kids
Phillipson’s curriculum reforms, aimed at combatting “misinformation,” may suppress diverse viewpoints and stifle independent critical thinking.