House Lawmakers Unite in Moral Panic, Advancing 18 “Kids’ Online Safety” Bills That Expand Surveillance and Weaken Privacy
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House Lawmakers Unite in Moral Panic, Advancing 18 “Kids’ Online Safety” Bills That Expand Surveillance and Weaken Privacy
Lawmakers spent the day chasing safety by expanding surveillance, proving that in Washington, nothing unites faster than fear of the internet.
Digital IDs and AI Dreams: How Canada and Europe Plan to Sync the Future
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Digital IDs and AI Dreams: How Canada and Europe Plan to Sync the Future
As Europe and Canada link their digital identity and AI systems, the line between secure connectivity and centralized oversight grows increasingly ...
EU Revives Plan for Year-Long Data Retention Across Digital Services, Including Encrypted Apps
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EU Revives Plan for Year-Long Data Retention Across Digital Services, Including Encrypted Apps
A rewrite of Europe’s privacy rules could turn every click, call, and login into a year-long entry in a government ledger.
AI Is YouTube’s New Gatekeeper
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AI Is YouTube’s New Gatekeeper
The company that built a global stage for human expression increasingly wants algorithms to decide who gets to keep the mic.
Pro-Freedom Marketplace Becomes the Next Player in Donation Tech
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Pro-Freedom Marketplace Becomes the Next Player in Donation Tech
PublicSquare’s leap into political tech turns its anti-censorship ethos into a bid for control over the campaign economy.
From Madison to Moscow: How VPNs Work and Why Governments (Despite Trying) Can’t Stop Them
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From Madison to Moscow: How VPNs Work and Why Governments (Despite Trying) Can't Stop Them
Governments keep trying to cage the internet, only to find out it was never theirs to begin with.
Australian Leaders and Legacy Media Celebrates Launch of Online Digital ID Age Verification Law
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Australian Leaders and Legacy Media Celebrates Launch of Online Digital ID Age Verification Law
A crusade to shield kids online ends with an entire nation under surveillance.
US May Require Digital Background Checks for Tourists and Their Families
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US May Require Digital Background Checks for Tourists and Their Families
America’s proposed travel rules could turn a simple vacation application into a government scan of a tourist's digital footprint.
The First Voice to Fall Under Hong Kong’s New “Security” Law
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The First Voice to Fall Under Hong Kong’s New "Security" Law
Wong’s prosecution marks a new frontier for Hong Kong’s national security law, where online reporting can easily be criminal.