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The world wants to ban children from social media, but there will be grave consequences for us all

Age-verification systems require collecting sensitive data to support the biometric information. In no time, the internet will become a fully surveilled digital panopticon, says technology journalist Taylor Lorenz

The Guardian - UK

Why Insulting Brigitte Macron Online Can Mean Prison Time in France

Ten Frenchmen were given fines, jail time, and social media bans for accusing their first lady of being a pedophilic gay man.

Facebook rolls over for Trump’s DOJ to block anti-ICE group in latest Big Tech pressure campaign

Facebook rolls over for Trump’s DOJ to block anti-ICE group in latest Big Tech pressure campaign

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg folds to Trump after claiming he would not buck under ‘pressure from any administration’

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California Wants To Punish Social Platforms for Aiding and Abetting the First Amendment

Another entry into the "algorithms are magic" school of imposing liability on tech companies.

Brendan Carr Flagrantly Abused His Powers To Cancel Jimmy Kimmel

"We can do this the easy way or the hard way," the FCC chairman said, threatening to punish broadcasters for airing the comedian's show.

Did You Ask the FCC If You Can Make That Joke?

Plus: America's cocaine habit, how Charlie Kirk handled South Park, and more...

Advertising Companies Cave to the FTC. Media Matters Sues To Defend the First Amendment.

Omnicom Group and the Interpublic Group of Companies accepted the Federal Trade Commission's anti-boycott proviso to complete their merger. Instead of capitulating to the commission, Media Matters is suing.

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Florida Sues Target Over Trans Merchandise

Is Florida forgetting that the First Amendment applies there too?

Drawing the line on AI-based deepfakes proves tricky for Congress - Roll Call

Drawing the line on AI-based deepfakes proves tricky for Congress - Roll Call

A deepfake political ad in a critical swing state could cause the kind of chaos lawmakers of both parties want to avoid.

Montana Sets Itself Up for First Amendment Lawsuits With TikTok Ban

Montana Sets Itself Up for First Amendment Lawsuits With TikTok Ban

Plus: Americans are increasingly changing religions, court pauses rejection of "free" preventative care mandate, and more...

House Republicans Pass Bill To Prevent Federal Meddling in Online Speech

House Republicans Pass Bill To Prevent Federal Meddling in Online Speech

The bill is overbroad and could have unintended consequences.

George Santos’ Miami boosters: Anti-vax school leaders, billionaire lawyer’s family

As George Santos sought to woo influential Republicans last summer en route to a New York congressional seat, he quietly held a fundraiser at a lavish estate on Long Island’s North Shore.

Cops Who Arrested Man Over Fake Facebook Page Get Qualified Immunity

Cops Who Arrested Man Over Fake Facebook Page Get Qualified Immunity

Anthony Novak's arrest and subsequent lawsuit set up a debate around overcriminalization and free speech.

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