Freedom IndexAI & Censorship
AI & Censorship examines how artificial intelligence shapes the boundaries of free expression. From algorithmic content moderation and shadow banning to debates over bias, surveillance, and digital rights, this category highlights the tension between innovation and control. Stay informed on how AI is being used to police, restrict, or protect speech—and what it means for the future of open dialogue online.
Governor Newsom signed a package of 12 bills yesterday aimed at “protecting children” online. One of them was AB 1709,…
Amazon recently debuted a new feature for its Ring cameras that the company is calling Throw Away the Key Encryption…
The term “digital sovereignty” has become ubiquitous. European officials invoke it in debates about cloud infrastructure, AI, semiconductors, and platform…
Bans Like California’s Don’t Fix What’s Wrong With Social Media Companies SAN FRANCISCO – Technology and the laws that regulate…
EFF is pleased to announce that Access Now, 7amleh – The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, DeFlock,…
Law enforcement agencies across the country are increasingly relying on spying technologies—automated license plate readers (ALPR), cell-site simulators, and facial…
EFF sued the government back in March for information about the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, a new…
A federal court in Massachusetts has ruled that copyright holders can issue online takedown notices based on a subjective belief…
Within the last few days, two important state actions have dealt a big blow to automated license plate reader (ALPR)…
A federal judge has sided with Anthropic on its claims that the Department of Defense illegally retaliated against Anthropic’s protected…
Meta’s settlement with 52 state attorneys general is a bad deal for all internet users, and especially for teens. That’s…
The California legislature passed Assembly Bill 1709 (A.B. 1709) today, which functions as a sweeping ban on social media use…