UK
London’s Privacy Nightmare: Facial Recognition Gets a Boost at Tony Blair Conference
Civil rights groups warn of privacy erosion as London’s Metropolitan Police surveillance opportunities.
Tony Blair Institute Hosts Controversial Panel on Health Data Commercialization
Speakers push for controversial health data commercialization and surveillance measures.
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.
Julian Assange Strikes Deal with US Authorities, Walks Free With No Further Prison Time for WikiLeaks Founder
A federal judge just needs to approve the deal for Assange to be released under a time-served agreement.
UK Think Tank, Once Funded by US State Department, Calls for Stricter YouTube Censorship
The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a UK think tank that was in 2021 awarded a grant by the US State Department and got involved in censoring Americans, has come up with a “research project” that criticizes YouTube. The target is the platform’s recommendation algorithms, and, according
UK PM Sunak Proposes Disabling Driving Licenses and Financial Services For Youth Avoiding National Service
Sunak faces backlash for suggesting financial sanctions and restricted access to essential services as enforcement measures.
After Backlash, Google Reverses Ban on Reform UK Ads During Election Campaign
Big Tech’s influence on political campaigns scrutinized as election day approaches.
Feminist Accuses UK Police of “Harassment” Over Tweet Investigation
UK police continue to target tweets.
New Reports Reveal Five Eyes’ Surge in Biometric Data Collection
New Zealand’s push reveals the Five Eyes alliance’s massive increase in biometric surveillance on global travelers.
Big Brother on Board: UK Train Stations Use Amazon-Powered AI to Read People’s Mood
Civil liberties groups warn of potential overreach and lack of transparency in public surveillance practices.
Big Tech Coalition Partners With WEF, Pushes “Global Digital Safety” Standards
Proposed measures could further erode user privacy under the guise of safety.
Delta Chat Refuses Russian Government’s Surveillance Demands
Reaffirming global resistance to government surveillance efforts.