TechClaims that criminal gangs recruit children through the apps – but the list faces criticism.
Topic: Internet censorship
Macron seeks to ban children from social media
Tech"I'm giving us a few months to achieve European mobilization. Otherwise, I will negotiate with the Europeans so that we can do it ourselves".
US shuts down Biden’s censorship agency
WorldSupposed to fight extremist propaganda from Islamist terrorists - but soon started censoring its own citizens instead.
US tech giants cave to EU censorship demands
Tech"In Europe there is no place for illegal hate, either offline or online”, said the EU's tech commissioner.
Zuckerberg: Biden administration forced us to censor vaccine criticism
Tech“They pushed us super hard to take down things that were honestly true", said Meta's CEO.
Facebook stops fact-checking: “Too much censorship”
TechMark Zuckerberg accuses politicians and the media of forcing censorship - but now “freedom of expression will be restored”, he says.
Russian media blocked on Telegram in Sweden
TechExtensive censorship on the platform, which previously promoted itself as a privacy and freedom of expression-friendly alternative.
Meta admits to large-scale censorship
WorldUsers' posts are constantly deleted or censored - even if the content does not violate any rules at all.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Meta censors billionaires’ flight habits
World“Given the risk of physical harm to individuals”, it is no longer allowed to publish information on the whereabouts of the elite's private jets.
Founder of Flashback internet forum prosecuted for lack of censorship
Sweden"Jan Axelsson has, through gross negligence, failed to remove messages that appear to contain incitement against ethnic groups", the prosecutor said.
Telegram CEO: “Criminals are abusing our platform”
TechPavel Durov wants Telegram to become a "safer" place, and says this process has already begun internally. Meanwhile, the messaging service's FAQ has been quietly updated.
X sues advertiser organization after illegal boycott
WorldAccording to CEO Linda Yaccarino, advertisers have been conspiring against the media platform, which is reinforced by data from public reports.
Olympic stars to be ‘protected from cyber hate’ by AI
WorldHateful comments will be removed from social media in real time to "try to make the Olympics a safe place".
Tech giants must comply with EU censorship rules or risk hefty fines
TechContent not considered "trusted and authoritative information" must be removed, or platforms risk hefty fines.
Tor launches anti-censorship web tunnel
TechThe anonymity service has released a new web tunnel that allows users to access online content censored in their regions.
Media reviewer: Google “interfered” in US elections 41 times
TechLeft-liberal candidates are systematically favoured - while their opponents are censored, according to the Media Research Center.
RFK: “The Biden administration tried to silence me”
WorldRobert F. Kennedy Jr. accuses social media giants of censoring him at the behest of the White House.
US could ban TikTok
Tech– America’s foremost adversary has no business controlling a dominant media platform in the United States, says Republican Mike Gallagher.
Censorship of the Israel-Palestine conflict draws attention in Norway
Norway"Could affect Norwegian democracy", says Tobias Judin from the Norwegian Data Protection Authority.
EU pressures Elon Musk over “illegal” X content
WorldMusk responds by asking the EU to publicly list the alleged violations.
American court: Illegal online censorship by the Biden administration
WorldThe US government can no longer "force or encourage" social media platforms to remove content, according to a ruling in New Orleans.
Meta-funded ‘fact checker’ in major scandal
TechThe "neutral" RMIT FactLab is exposed for, among other things, politically motivated censorship on Facebook.
FBI in misguided raid against “disinformation” – on behalf of Ukraine
World"Raises grave concerns about the FBI's credibility," according to the US Judiciary Committee.
MEP sues Youtube
WorldChristine Anderson's uploads were blocked under the false pretense of "medical disinformation".