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 world has been forced to bear the weight of billionaires and politicians who salivate over making tech more invasive,…
The US legal profession was just one of the pillars of American democracy that was targeted in the early days…
In 2024, EFF wrote our initial blog about what could go wrong when police let AI write police reports. Since…
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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…
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Another year has come and gone, and with it, thousands of data breaches that affect millions of people. The question…
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Since the Online Safety Act took effect in late July, UK internet users have made it very clear to their…