AI & 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.
We recently updated our privacy policy for the first time since 2022. Most of the changes are clarifications, reorganizations, and…
Poor accountability, feeble control mechanisms, and insufficient legal frameworks have led to systematic human rights violations in the Americas, with…
Millions of people around the world use EFF’s Privacy Badger. This browser extension blocks the hidden trackers that twist your web browsing…
As statehouses ramp up for 2026, we’re seeing a familiar and concerning trend of lawmakers rushing to regulate the internet…
Last week, Instagram ended its opt-in, and therefore rarely used, end-to-end encryption feature. Years after publicly promising to provide the…
Osama Khalid was just twelve years old when he began contributing to Wikipedia Arabic. In the height of the blogging…
This week, Apple released iOS 26.5, an update that supports end-to-end encryption for Rich Communication Services (RCS), meaning conversations between…
Internet shutdowns are devastating for human rights. When people are disconnected from the internet and digital services, it impacts all…
EFF, along with the national ACLU, the ACLU affiliates in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, and the National…
Last year, the Canadian government pushed Bill C-2, which would erode Canadian digital rights in the name of “border security.”…
When governments shut down spaces for dialogue, dissent, and collective organizing, the damage extends far beyond a single event. The…
Following criticism, lawmakers have narrowed the GUARD Act, a bill aimed at restricting minors’ access to certain AI systems. The…
