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 Apple introduced Siri AI with conversational capabilities, visual understanding, and access to personal context. Apple Intelligence is also…
South Carolina is one of 20 states that authorize indefinite civil commitment of sex offenders after they have completed their…
In brief Seven frontier AI models were each handed the same 2026 World Cup draw and told to forecast a…
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It has been said that patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel—but we might need harsher terms to describe…
In brief Sam Bankman-Fried field an application for pardon with the Office of the Pardon Attorney. He told Fox Business…
from the bend-further-over dept Scott Pelley just gave an interview to the NY Times that reveals two damning things at…
Professor Paul Finkelman has asked me to post the following guest post, and I am more than happy to do…
In brief JPMorgan analysts argued that Strategy could reassure anxious investors by rebuilding its cash reserves. A small Bitcoin sale…
from the bad-faith-everywhere dept There’s hardly anyone left in the Justice Department that has any deeper desire than just giving…
Gordon Wood. (Brown University.) Media reports indicate that Brown University Professor Gordon Wood passed away at the age of 92…
In brief Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox unveiled a proposal for an upgrade designed to restore confidence in the privacy coin’s…