#censorship

#censorship

Meta's shift away from factchecking aims to enhance free speech and reduce censorship across its platforms.

Zuckerberg's announcement signals a change toward promoting more political discourse and audience engagement. Becoming less restrictive, Meta seeks to align with user-generated context.

Mark Zuckerberg is shifting Meta's approach towards prioritizing free speech and political content, reflecting a resistance to censorship on social media.

Meta shifts to community notes from third-party fact-checkers due to political influences and changing public attitudes towards censorship.

Meta is eliminating its third-party fact-checking system in favor of community notes, acknowledging prior bias and emphasizing a return to free expression.

Meta is replacing third-party fact-checking in the U.S. with a crowd-sourced program to reduce perceived censorship.

Meta's content moderation overhaul emphasizes free speech, reduces censorship, and removes fact-checkers to address perceived political bias.

Torey Akers' debut book explores digital citizenship, censorship, and the dynamics of online culture through her experiences on TikTok.

Trump aims to combat perceived social media censorship against conservatives.

Contrasting regulatory environments in the U.S. and Europe complicate content moderation.

Experts warn of a fractured global internet experience due to conflicting regulations.

Meta has ended third-party fact-checking in the US, viewing it as a tool for censorship that limited free speech and political discourse.

Censorship has increased significantly on social media platforms, affecting freedom of expression.

Governments are increasingly influencing tech companies to restrict content, impacting views on sensitive political issues.

Musk's alleged censorship actions against a reporter raise serious concerns about freedom of the press.

The incident highlights the tension between social media platforms and investigative journalism.

Musk asserts First Amendment protects free speech over paid speech, justifying his demonetization of critics on social media.

Caution is advised for those in Russia or Russian-controlled territories regarding interactions with sensitive content.

Engaging with opposition content may result in legal penalties.

Ann Telnaes resigned from The Washington Post after the newspaper refused to publish her cartoon critiquing billionaire executives for supporting Trump.

Ann Telnaes resigned after The Washington Post refused to publish her cartoon of Jeff Bezos kneeling before Trump, citing editorial differences.

Renewed closure of Al Jazeera's office in Ramallah reflects ongoing censorship issues and heightened tensions in the region surrounding press freedom.

Ann Telnaes resigned from Washington Post over censorship of her cartoon, alleging it was silenced due to critical depiction of powerful figures and Trump.

A federal judge ruled against Arkansas law threatening librarians with imprisonment for distributing 'harmful' content, citing First Amendment violations.

Cartoonists must continue to satirize religious figures, as the fight for freedom of expression is increasingly crucial in the face of global censorship.

The Satanic Verses returns to Indian bookstores after years due to lost paperwork, not a change in attitudes towards free speech.

Glenn Close was censored during her 2025 Golden Globes speech, highlighting the tension between celebration and censorship at high-profile events.

Adam McKay believes 'Wicked Part 1' may be deemed too radical and could face a ban due to America's current political climate.

The removal of Of Mice and Men from the GCSE syllabus raises questions about balancing literary merit with the potential emotional impact of its racist language.

The historic protests in China were sparked by anger over zero Covid measures and the resulting tragedy of a fire that killed 10 people.

Dylan Mulvaney and Gus Kenworthy launched LGBTQ+ book clubs to support banned book distributions and celebrate the right to read.

States are implementing age verification laws that threaten online privacy and free speech rights, contrary to the stated goal of protecting children.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of an Arkansas law that threatened librarians and booksellers with criminal charges for providing 'harmful' material to minors.

Congress's last-minute maneuvering may jeopardize free speech by extending the Global Engagement Center's censorship capabilities.

Congress almost passed the Kids Online Safety Act, which threatens online rights and privacy, but strong opposition prevented it from going through the House.

Arkansas book ban has been deemed unconstitutional, highlighting the necessity of upholding free speech in educational settings.

Concerns about Biden's cognitive health have led to accusations of a significant cover-up effort during his presidency.

Disney's decision to remove a trans-inclusive storyline from 'Win or Lose' has sparked disappointment among Pixar's former staff.

Disney removed a transgender storyline from Pixar's "Win or Lose" to allow parents to discuss such topics on their terms.

Illiberal regimes are increasingly collaborating on censorship tactics while journalists unite internationally to combat such suppression.

Decree 147 empowers the Vietnamese government to control online content, raising concerns about censorship and suppression of dissent.

The law mandates social media platforms to verify user identities and provide user data to authorities.