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.
from the making-America-late-on-interest-payments-again dept The government needs more funding than ever, which is kind of hilarious when you realize the…
from the corruption-by-any-other-name dept There’s some endless, curious tensions within the corrupt Trump administration when it comes to their effort…
from the maybe-read-your-laws-before-passing-them dept Back in 2023, Arkansas passed a social media age verification law so poorly drafted that the…
When we use the internet, we’re entrusting tech companies with some of our most private information. These companies have promised…
from the executive-power-is-only-dangerous-when-the-Democrats-use-it dept I originally began this headline with the word “ironically.” But it would only be ironic if…
from the vibe-code-your-social-experience dept Disclaimer: This post talks about Bluesky and an offering from Bluesky and I am on the…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
from the pathetic dept This Saturday is the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner (WHCA). And there’s been ample criticism of…
from the prime-time dept With the streaming world turning into a wild, chaotic, fractured mess, there is no better example…
from the fbi-slapps dept There are defamation lawsuits designed to win, and then there are defamation lawsuits designed to generate…
from the librarians-take-a-stand dept For nearly twenty years, I’ve used Google Docs for most of my writing: class notes, personal…
People building the future of the social web — interoperable and decentralized — need to protect themselves against copyright liability.…