Topic: Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz’s legislative efforts often intersect with issues of privacy, free speech, and government oversight of technology. His support for bills like the Kids Off Social Media Act raises concerns about potential censorship and the expansion of digital ID systems. As lawmakers grapple with the influence of Big Tech and its relationship with government, the implications for individual liberties and free expression remain significant.
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Free speech supporters pen letter opposing Biden’s FCC pick Gigi Sohn
Gigi Sohn is a controversial choice.
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Researchers use AI to flag “misinformation” in podcasts, call for tech companies and regulators to “meet this challenge”
Podcasting is becoming a major censorship target.
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YouTube censors another CPAC video, gives the channel a strike
A common censorship target.
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Lawmakers call for investigation over Hunter Biden laptop story censorship
Now that media outlets admit the story was true.
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Senate committee votes to advance Big Tech antitrust bill
Big Tech is lobbying against it.
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TikTok refuses to give Senator Ted Cruz a straight answer about sending user data to China
Cruz accused the representatives from dodging the question.
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Southwest denies vaccine passport rebellion is behind canceled flights
Critics allege Southwest is trying to save face by saying the issues are caused by “bad weather.”
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Ted Cruz: Facebook is censoring “on behalf of the government” and is liable to be sued
Cruz sees a First Amendment angle.
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Biden supports suppressing online “misinformation” press secretary says
Who gets to decide what’s misinformation?
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Vanita Gupta, Biden’s pick for Associate AG, is questioned over past statements about free speech online
Critics say Gupta has called for more censorship.
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Senator Ted Cruz: Google is the most dangerous company on the face of the planet
Cruz cites its size and influence.
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Senators call on Google to respond to report alleging election interference
Three senators call on Sundar Pichai for answers.