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.
A Reddit post about a bride who demands a wedding guest wear a specific, unflattering shade is sure to provoke…
Michael Calore: The inscrutable billboards.Lauren Goode: I was just like, “What? No, keep me in the land of Burrata and…
The Trump administration may think regulation is crippling the AI industry, but one of the industry’s biggest players doesn’t agree.At…
For decades now, it’s been fairly well established that once you turn 40 you should start paying attention to your…
Earlier this year, WIRED said that AMD CEO Lisa Su was “out for Nvidia’s blood.” The American chipmaker is still…
If there’s anyone who understands the importance of viral marketing, it’s Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu.At WIRED’s Big…
The European Commission (EC) is considering a “Digital Omnibus” package that would substantially rewrite EU privacy law, particularly the landmark…
Go high or go wide? DeepSeek and ByteDance, the two leaders of China’s AI industry, are adopting vastly different strategies.On…
A geothermal startup said Thursday that it has hit gold in Nevada—metaphorically speaking. Zanskar, which uses AI to find hidden…
After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at…
Axon Enterprise Inc. is working with a Canadian police department to test the addition of face recognition technology (FRT) to…
The video game Valorant, a fast-paced team-based shooter, has recently become a testing ground for a promising new direction in…