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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.
Rumble CEO Calls Out Google for Burying Dan Bongino Show in Search Results
Pavlovski claims Google’s search bias is part of a broader effort to stifle competition and suppress alternative platforms.
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.
Trump Media Empire Expands Streaming Power With Nationwide Tech Deployment
TMTG’s new CDN infrastructure paves the way for an independent streaming network free from Big Tech oversight.
UN Official’s Battle With “Toxic Information” Raises Censorship Fears Ahead of US Election
The UN’s “fight against disinformation” raises concerns about censorship under the guise of tackling “toxic information systems.”
John Kerry vs. the First Amendment
Kerry’s disdain for free speech exposes an elitist frustration with democracy’s refusal to bow to the demands of the powerful.
Biden-Harris DOJ Urges the Supreme Court to Pave the Way for Increased Online Age Verification Digital ID Laws
The Biden administration steps into a pivotal First Amendment battle, pushing for age verification laws.
