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.
The Electronic Frontier Alliance is growing, and this year we’ve been honored to welcome Open Austin into the EFA. Open…
In April, WhatsApp launched its “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature, which, once enabled, disables using certain AI features in chats and…
School is back in session! Perfect timing to hit the books and catch up on the latest digital rights news. We’ve…
In 1992 EFF presented our very first awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing civil liberties and…
A four-legged robot that keeps crawling even after all four of its legs have been hacked off with a chainsaw…
This statement can be attributed to EFF Senior Staff Technologist Cooper Quintin It was recently reported by Jack Poulson on…
Mark Zuckerberg has poached a high-ranking OpenAI researcher to be the research principal of Meta Superintelligence Labs. Yang Song, who…
In the past few years, governments across the world have rolled out different digital identification options, and now there are efforts…
A prototype app called Pixeltone developed by Adobe Research and the University of Michigan showed the possibility of using voice…
In an era of pervasive online surveillance, organizations have an important role to play in protecting their communities’ privacy. Millions…
In 1992 EFF presented our very first awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing civil liberties and human rights…
Then there’s Eric Chong, a 37-year-old who has a background in dentistry and previously cofounded a startup that simplifies medical…