Russia imposes curbs on WhatsApp and Telegram calls
Russia has announced partial restrictions on voice calls through WhatsApp and Telegram, saying it is part of a move to tackle crime. The decision was made public on Wednesday, August 13, through state media. According to the communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, these foreign apps are now the main tools used for fraud, extortion, and activities considered […]
UK defends new online safety law after criticism on X
The UK government has responded to backlash from Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, after the new Online Safety Law came under fire. Officials say the claims that the law threatens free speech are simply not true. This new law, which started on July 25, is meant to protect children online. It requires social media […]
US condemns French inquiry into social media platform X
The United States government has criticized France for opening a criminal case against X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. On Friday, July 25, U.S. officials said the investigation is an attack on freedom of speech and a form of censorship from another country. A U.S. government office that focuses on democracy and […]
Meta to pay $25 million to settle Trump’s 2021 censorship lawsuit for suspending his social media accounts after Jan. 6 riots
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay former U.S. President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a lawsuit over his social media ban. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, accused Meta of violating Trump’s rights by suspending his accounts after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. This settlement marks […]
Elon Musk Accuses Facebook of Violating Free Speech After Zuckerberg Admits White House Pressure to Censor COVID-19 Content
Elon Musk has spoken out against Facebook after new revelations surfaced about the company censoring COVID-19 content during the pandemic. The pressure to remove posts, it turns out, came directly from the Biden administration, which prompted Musk to label this situation a violation of the First Amendment. The issue was brought to light when Meta’s […]