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White House Security Advisor’s “Information Czar” Idea Triggers Free Speech Concerns
The proposal for a US “information czar” raises alarms over government reach into free speech and public discourse.
Meta Slammed for Censoring Meme: Satirical Take on Kamala Harris Sparks Oversight Board Reprimand
Meta’s Oversight Board warns that censoring political satire risks stifling legitimate speech, especially ahead of elections.
Facial Recognition in Retail: Privacy Concerns Loom as Kroger Tracks Shoppers
Kroger’s facial recognition tech raises concerns over privacy, but critics argue the focus on surge pricing may be obscuring deeper issues of mass surveillance.
NY Times Criticizes Encryption, Citing “Disinformation Experts” Struggling to Access Private Messages
Critics say the war on encryption is just another attempt to expand surveillance under the guise of combating “disinformation.”
FCC Commissioner Slams Biden-Harris Internet Plan Facebook Censorship
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr calls out Facebook for censoring a factual post criticizing the Biden-Harris administration’s $42 billion internet expansion plan.
Speaker Johnson Puts Brakes on KOSA Over Fears of Big Tech Censorship
Johnson’s opposition to KOSA underscores the growing tension between child safety online and concerns over Big Tech censorship.
World Cup 2026: Where Football Fans Face Off With Facial Recognition
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, millions of fans may face the rise of biometric surveillance across US stadiums and airports, sparking concerns over privacy trade-offs in the name of security.
PayPal’s New Ad Move: Power Play or Privacy Overreach?
PayPal’s new ad platform leverages vast user transaction data, raising concerns over privacy and the ethical limits of financial data mining.
DOJ Takes Aim at Breaking Up Google
The US government seeks to break up Google’s dominance, targeting its control over both search and AI sectors.
Arizona State University Caught in Free Speech Tug-of-War Over Gov-Funded “Disinformation” Battle
ASU’s collaboration with the US government to combat online disinformation raises questions about public institutions’ role in free speech and government surveillance.
The Big Tech Think Tank Campaigning to Censor Satire
Brookings’ push to classify AI memes as election disinformation frames satire as a threat to democracy.
Digital ID Schemes Make Strides in Congress Despite Rights Advocate Opposition
Lawmakers grapple with digital ID, balancing constitutional rights against promises of increased security.