War and Conflict
State Department Wants To Use Video Games To Tackle Ukraine “Disinformation”
New funding for shaping online narratives.
Israel Passes Law, Giving Itself Power To Temporarily Shut Down Al Jazeera
Israel alleges a security threat. Others have free speech concerns.
Israel Deploys Facial Recognition Program, Utilizes Google Photos, in Gaza
Surveillance of citizens lacks consent, risks misidentifying individuals as militants.
SXSW Is Accused of Using Copyright and Trademark Claims To Suppress Criticism
Copyright and trademark strikes are increasingly being used to force content takedowns.
Russia Creates Blacklist of YouTubers
A new move to force Russian citizens to use national platforms that are forced to abide by speech laws.
Meta Considers Restricting the Term “Zionist”
Meta is considering a big change in the speech it allows on the platform.
Russia Considers Seizing Property From People Who Spread “Disinformation” About Military
A new way of controlling online speech.
X Temporarily Suspended Several Accounts Critical of Israel
The accounts were suspended without explanation.
Meta Censors Jewish and Muslim Co-Existence Podcast
Facebook pulled the podcast episode.
Democrats Ignore The First Amendment With Censorship Demand Letter To X
Demands to censor online speech.
Professor John Strauss Is Placed on Leave From USC After Edited Video Is Made To Look Like He Supported Murder of Palestinians
Strauss has been removed from campus.