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EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib Compares Online “Disinformation” to a Virus, Promotes Controversial “Democracy Shield” Initiative
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib likens disinformation to a virus, advocating controversial EU measures like the Democracy Shield to control narratives.
Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchs’ Power in Farewell Speech, Ignoring His Own Role in Expanding Digital Censorship
His own record on censorship casts a shadow.
French Ecologists Leader Calls for X To Be Regulated or Banned
Tondelier’s call to ban X raises fears of central control over political discourse in Europe.
EU Officials Pressure Meta and X to Enforce Censorship: Threats Linked to “Fact-Checkers” and Disinformation Investigations
European officials rally behind censorship laws as Meta signals a shift towards freer speech policies.
Elon Musk Announces Algorithm Overhaul for X, Focusing on “Unregretted User-Seconds”
Musk’s algorithm overhaul introduces vague metrics that could reshape discourse under the guise of user satisfaction.
Elon Musk Faces Criticism Over Policies on X Amid Demonetization and Deverification Controversy
Musk defends demonetization policies as a stand for “free speech,” not “paid speech.”
MembersFrom Snowden to Silence: The Guardian’s Shift Toward Censorship Advocacy
Online speech under scrutiny: The Guardian’s embrace of regulation sparks questions about press freedom.
Elon Musk’s AfD Endorsement Triggers EU Push for Stricter Censorship Under Digital Services Act
X is set to face more scrutiny over online speech.
Canadian Doctor Fights for Free Speech at Supreme Court Over Covid Censorship
A Supreme Court showdown over free speech looms as Dr. Gill challenges medical regulators’ power to silence dissenting voices.
MembersLawmakers Say KOSA Doesn’t Mandate Online Age Verification. It Effectively Does.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) uses online safety as a pretext for increased control, paving the way for digital ID and threatening privacy.
X’s Linda Yaccarino Backs Kids’ “Safety” Bill as Digital ID Privacy Fears Grow
X CEO Linda Yaccarino champions updates to KOSA, but critics warn age verification and digital IDs threaten privacy, anonymity, and free expression.
Smith & Wesson Battles Facebook Censorship
Meta suspends Smith & Wesson’s Facebook page, drawing sharp praise for Musk and X’s free-speech stance.