Tech Giants Face House Judiciary Probe Over Foreign Censorship Influence
The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to eight major tech companies, investigating potential foreign influence on content moderation affecting US users. Chairman Jim Jordan seeks details about compliance with international regulations amid concerns over restricted American speech.
DeepSeek: China's AI Breakthrough Raises Global Security Concerns
China's DeepSeek AI chatbot has triggered market turmoil and security fears with its advanced capabilities and low development costs. The system's compliance with Chinese state control and censorship practices highlights growing tensions between AI advancement and national security.
DeepSeek AI's Selective Censorship Reveals Chinese Government Influence
DeepSeek's AI model exhibits systematic avoidance of topics sensitive to Chinese authorities while freely discussing other political matters. This pattern of selective censorship aligns with China's strict content control requirements, raising concerns about government influence over AI development.
Age Verification Laws Threaten Digital Rights and Free Speech
Global age verification regulations, initially targeting adult content, are raising alarms about broader online censorship and restricted access to legitimate resources. The legislation's vague language and expanding scope threaten LGBTQ+ resources, health information, and fundamental digital freedoms.
Trump's Executive Order Targets Federal Influence on Social Media Content Moderation
Former President Trump signs executive order prohibiting federal officials from pressuring social media platforms to moderate content, marking a significant shift in government approach. The move follows allegations of government overreach in content moderation during the Biden administration, despite platforms maintaining their independent decision-making processes.
White House Website Removes Constitution Page on Trump's Return to Office
On Trump's first day back as president in 2025, the U.S. Constitution page vanished from the White House website, replaced by a 404 error. The removal coincides with controversial executive orders and mirrors previous content purges, raising concerns about government transparency.
Russia Tests Digital Iron Curtain: Regions Cut Off from Global Internet in Sovereign Web Trial
Russia conducted extensive trials of its sovereign internet infrastructure by isolating multiple regions from global internet access, particularly affecting ethnic minority areas. The government's $500 million investment and crackdown on VPNs signal an escalating push toward digital isolation.