Freedom IndexTech & Big Tech
Tech & Big Tech examines the influence of major technology companies and digital platforms on free speech. From content moderation and AI-driven policies to antitrust debates, this category uncovers how tech giants shape online expression and public discourse.
Amazon Ring’s upcoming face recognition tool has the potential to violate the privacy rights of millions of people and could…
from the so-much-for-states’-rights dept The Trump administration is promising to block billions in already-awarded infrastructure bill broadband grants to any…
from the oops dept Nintendo and the Pokémon Company’s lawsuit in Japan against PocketPair, makers of the hit game Palworld,…
By Gigi Sohn, Chair, EFF Board of Directors With the impending departure of longtime, renowned, and beloved Executive Director Cindy…
from the disinformation-is-an-identity dept Why do some people endorse claims that can easily be disproved? It’s one thing to believe…
It’s not news that Apple and Google use their app stores to shape what apps you can and cannot have…
Back in the 2010s, a website called Let Me Google That For You gained a notable amount of popularity for…
More than 80 law enforcement agencies across the United States have used language perpetuating harmful stereotypes against Romani people when…
from the party-of-free-speech,-local-sheriff-edition dept We know there’s a concerted effort to punish anyone who dares to show anything but complete,…
The thing that gets me, and I’m really curious about your take on this, Brian, as someone with children, that…
When the independent Tunisian online media collective Nawaat announced that the government had suspended its activities for one month, the…
from the the-absurd-stupidity.-it-burns dept 60 Minutes is under new management and things are getting stupid faster than you might expect.…