AI's misstep disrupts beloved indie games site, exposing the limits of automated systems.

Global spy alliance shifts focus to encryption, calling for sweeping collaboration across governments and tech platforms.

Canada's government splits controversial Online Harms Act to accelerate provisions on child safety, leaving "hate speech" elements for later debate.

The US State Department plans to shut down the Global Engagement Center by December 24, amid allegations of domestic censorship and misuse of funds.

Facial recognition bans are being undermined as police in cities like Austin and San Francisco find loopholes.

The Bank of England's digital pound plans raise critical privacy concerns, emphasizing "privacy, not anonymity," amid data security risks.

A Supreme Court showdown over free speech looms as Dr. Gill challenges medical regulators' power to silence dissenting voices.

Photobucket faces a lawsuit for allegedly selling users' photos and biometric data without consent, risking privacy law violations.

A bold step in digital autonomy as PeerTube pushes boundaries with its first mobile apps for Android and iOS.

Supreme Court to deliberate on Stockton v. Ferguson, addressing First Amendment rights of doctors criticizing Covid policies and censorship claims.

TikTok faces a legal showdown as a court denies its bid to pause a law mandating divestment or removal by January 19.

AI-powered ID verification expands alongside growing concerns about surveillance, data privacy, and predictive crime technologies.

Senator Eric Schmitt introduces the Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act to address government collusion with Big Tech and online censorship.

Italy's Piracy Shield faces criticism for overblocking non-infringing sites like DDaY, highlighting flaws in anti-piracy enforcement.

Quad9, a Swiss DNS operator, faces legal challenges in France over global site blocking demands, citing privacy and copyright concerns.

The European Commission faces backlash after breaking its own privacy laws with a micro-targeted ad campaign, exposing deep hypocrisy.

Microsoft’s Recall tool in Windows Insider builds offers a digital memory timeline but faces scrutiny over privacy and data security gaps.

The US House passes the NDAA 2025, targeting media bias by banning contracts with NewsGuard amid growing concerns over impartiality.

Parliament debates censure for Mendicino as evidence undermines his justification for sweeping emergency powers during the Freedom Convoy protests.

Murena unveils its first /e/OS-powered Pixel Tablet, prioritizing privacy with a Google-free Android experience and robust synchronization tools.