Russia to Mandate Preinstallation of State Messaging App MAX and RuStore on All Smartphones and Tablets
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Russia to Mandate Preinstallation of State Messaging App MAX and RuStore on All Smartphones and Tablets
A state-mandated shortcut to people's home screen, whether they want it or not.
YouTube Faces Backlash for Quietly Using AI to Alter Shorts Without Creator Consent
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YouTube Faces Backlash for Quietly Using AI to Alter Shorts Without Creator Consent
The edits feel less like enhancements and more like reminders that AI is now part of the creative process, whether you asked for it or not.
4chan and Kiwi Farms Sue UK Regulator Ofcom Over Online Censorship Law, Citing First Amendment Violations
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4chan and Kiwi Farms Sue UK Regulator Ofcom Over Online Censorship Law, Citing First Amendment Violations
UK regulators thought they could send an email and police the First Amendment. This new lawsuit is fighting back.
FTC to Big Tech: Don’t Let Foreign Laws Gut Privacy
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FTC to Big Tech: Don’t Let Foreign Laws Gut Privacy
Tech giants can’t claim end-to-end security while building doors for foreign governments.
Senator Amy Klobuchar Can’t Take A Joke, Demands Censorship Law
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Senator Amy Klobuchar Can’t Take A Joke, Demands Censorship Law
A senator’s wounded ego just became the blueprint for federal speech policing.
Bluesky Halts Access in Mississippi to Oppose Digital ID Law
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Bluesky Halts Access in Mississippi to Oppose Digital ID Law
A single state law just forced one of the internet's most privacy-focused platforms to choose between its principles and its users.
X Sues Apple and OpenAI for Alleged Antitrust Collusion Over ChatGPT Integration and App Store Practices
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X Sues Apple and OpenAI for Alleged Antitrust Collusion Over ChatGPT Integration and App Store Practices
Musk’s lawsuit lands as Apple fends off a wave of antitrust salvos from Washington and Silicon Valley alike.
4chan Rejects UK Ofcom Fine, Citing US Free Speech Protections and Threatening Legal Action
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4chan Rejects UK Ofcom Fine, Citing US Free Speech Protections and Threatening Legal Action
A £20,000 penalty from a London office just met the First Amendment firewall.
Brazil Uses Child Safety as Cover for Online Digital ID Surge
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Brazil Uses Child Safety as Cover for Online Digital ID Surge
The bill’s sprint through Brazil’s Congress reveals more about power than protection.
NextDNS Launches DNS-Based Age Verification Bypass to Protect User Privacy Amid Online ID Laws
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NextDNS Launches DNS-Based Age Verification Bypass to Protect User Privacy Amid Online ID Laws
Dodging digital ID checks could soon come down to a DNS setting instead of a passport photo.