Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
In brief Grok AI generated an estimated 23,000+ sexualized images of children over 11 days from December into January. Multiple…
from the ctrl-alt-speech dept Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and…
When former Vice President Kamala Harris passed over Josh Shapiro—the popular governor of the must-win state of Pennsylvania—in favor of…
This video is based on an essay by Francisco Ceballos and narrated by Zoe Booth.Claims that Ilhan Omar married her…
In brief Coinbase announced an independent advisory board focused on quantum computing and blockchain security. The company says quantum risks…
from the fuck-your-rights dept The thing afforded the highest protections of the Fourth Amendment is a person’s home. This isn’t…
Adrian Gonzales was the first police officer to arrive at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on the day a…
In brief DeFi Development Corp. launched an experimental meme coin on Thursday on the Solana blockchain. An early buyer, identified…
from the codifying-the-heckler’s-veto dept Utah’s budding theocracy continues unimpeded as we head into the new year. On top of its…
Under new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on “low risk” wearable technology and software, AI-powered health tools are rapidly…
In brief Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says he’s “very bullish” and expects new crypto market highs in 2026. The Ripple…
from the do-you-even-1st-amendment,-bro? dept Rand Paul is furious. That’s because someone posted a video falsely accusing the Kentucky senator of taking money…