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.
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What a year it’s been. We’ve seen technology unfortunately misused to supercharge the threats facing democracy: dystopian surveillance, attacks on…
Fair use is not just an excuse to copy—it’s a pillar of online speech protection, and disregarding it in order…
If you’re a Californian, there are a few new state laws that you should know will be going into effect…
Another year has come and gone, and with it, thousands of data breaches that affect millions of people. The question…
The final EFFector of 2025 is here! Just in time to keep you up-to-date on the latests happenings in the…
Since the Online Safety Act took effect in late July, UK internet users have made it very clear to their…
The UK Parliament convened earlier this week to debate a petition signed by almost 2.9 million people calling for an…
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A massive wave of public comments just told the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): don’t shut the public out…
The state of streaming is… bad. It’s very bad. The first step in wanting to watch anything is a web…
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