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.
EFF urges California state lawmakers to pass S.B. 524, authored by Sen. Jesse Arreguín. This bill is an important first…
The strength and capabilities of generative AI are accelerating at a dizzying pace. If you’re finding it difficult to keep…
Following the U.S. government’s overreaching decision to impose sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation…
It’s unclear how Melania’s initiative will follow her goals of protecting children from the harms of AI or equipping them…
Update September 10, 2025: Bluesky announced today that it would implement age verification measures in South Dakota and Wyoming to comply…
Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an ‘Illusion’ Read the full article here
We need your help to make a common-sense bill into California law. Despite the fact that California has one of…
A billion dollars isn’t what it used to be—but it still focuses the mind. At least it did for me…
In 1992 EFF presented our very first awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing civil liberties and human rights…
A renewed focus on robots would suggest that OpenAI believes reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI)—AI that exceeds human intelligence—may require…
SAN FRANCISCO – Electronic Frontier Foundation Executive Director Cindy Cohn will step down by mid-2026 after more than 25 years…
The publishing company behind USA Today and 220 other publications is today rolling out a chatbot-like tool called DeeperDive that…