Topic: Ohio
Ohio is at the forefront of various issues related to censorship, surveillance, and digital identity. Recent developments include attempts to implement age verification for adult websites and the controversial use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. These actions raise significant concerns about privacy rights and the potential for government overreach, highlighting the ongoing struggle for free expression in the state.
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Ohio’s Second Attempt at Adult Website Age ID Verification Advances
The state has spent years closing every legal loophole standing between Ohio and a world where adults must show ID…
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Afroman Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies Over Videos and Songs About 2022 Home Raid
A jury just ruled that making songs about what police did in your own home is exactly the kind of…
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This FTC Workshop Could Legitimize the Push for Online Digital ID Checks
The FTC’s January workshop could accelerate the shift from an open web to one that demands your ID at every…
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Ohio’s Social Media Digital ID Age Law Gets Tossed in Free Speech Fight
Tech giants may wear the First Amendment like armor, but it’s the lawmakers who keep bringing paper shields to a…
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Ohio Northern Sues Professor Scott Gerber for Defending His Rights in Court
ONU’s lawsuit against Gerber raises concerns about academic freedom and the use of legal action to silence dissent.
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Ohio Governor DeWine Vetoes “Medical Free Speech” Provision
DeWine rejects the free speech measure, says it could jeopardize public health standards.
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Second Amendment Advocates Face Facebook Censorship
Despite claims of consistent standards, Facebook’s selective enforcement raises concerns about censorship during critical political moments.
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J.D Vance on Tech and the Internet
President Trump’s selection signals a pivotal focus on technology policy and antitrust legislation.
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Media Hall Monitors Are Annoyed About Investigations Into Demonetization Bias
Probe threatens GARM’s focus on initiatives amid accusations of conservative viewpoint censorship.
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Welcome to the Surveillance Renaissance
How AI tools are reshaping crime fighting and concerns about civil rights.
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Banking on Surveillance: Republicans Investigate Major Banks’ Warrantless Data Sharing with Federal Agencies
Congressional inquiry into banks’ role in warrantless data surveillance following January 6 raises alarm over potential civil liberties violations and…
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Clearview AI: Ohio’s Ongoing Use of a Controversial Photo-Collection Firm for Facial Recognition Searches
The State Attorney General’s office has signed a new contract.