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Elon Musk Position on X Censorship ‘Absolutely Driving Me Crazy’: Minister
The minister argued protecting the community is ‘not censorship.’
Opinion: Combating Online 'Misinformation' for Who?
Anyone who has studied a skerrick of history knows that protecting free speech is about giving voice to the powerless against the more powerful.
Australians Do Not Trust News Content Written by Artificial Intelligence
95 percent believe news outlets should disclose if they are using AI.
AI Leaves Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins ‘Terrified’
Musician says the new technology has detrimental effects and fears for the future of society.
Possible TikTok Ban May Intensify Ideological Confrontation Between the US and China
TikTok has been accused of aiding the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda efforts.
Musk Visits China to Talk Tesla a Week After Canceling India Visit
Elon Musk reportedly met with China’s premier, Li Qiang, and Ren Hongbin, who heads the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
Australia Considers Legislating Against ‘Online Abuse of Public Figures’
The Labor government has opened a public consultation on the Online Safety Act to ‘keep Australians safe.’
‘Where Is Humanity?’: Stabbed Christian Bishop Speaks Out Against Online Censorship
‘For us to say that free speech is dangerous, that free speech cannot be possible in a democratic country—I’m yet to fathom this.’
ANALYSIS: Can Australia’s Online Regulator Restrict What Americans See on the Net?
Australia’s eSafety Commission is locked in a legal tussle with X owner Elon Musk, we explore just how much power this online content regulator has.
Tesla’s Autopilot Results in Hundreds of Crashes, Multiple Fatalities, Federal Authorities Say
The Department of Transportation found that Tesla’s Autopilot system ‘created an unreasonable risk’ to driver and vehicle safety.
Social Media Poses Numerous Risks to Young Minds, Change ‘Needed Soon’, New Study Warns
The new report from the APA warns that kids are particularly vulnerable to harm from social media. But age requirements aren’t enough, says one expert.
TikTok’s Chinese Owner Dismisses Sales Rumor Amid Potential US Ban
President Biden signed a bill requiring the sale of TikTok by Jan. 19, 2025.
ANALYSIS: Who Decides What Australians See on the Internet?
Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety commissioner, is enmeshed in a court battle with Elon Musk over an order to remove content from the platform globally.
Australian Opposition Backs US Approach on TikTok
Elon Musk has indicated he does not support a TikTok ban in the states.
Opposition Leader Sides With Musk on Global Takedown Issue, Says Australia Cannot Be the ‘Internet Police’
The federal opposition in Australia has expressed differing views on whether it supports a global takedown order against X.
Opinion: Why the ‘eKaren’ Is Trying to Control Content Globally
Australian authorities have locked horns with Elon Musk over a demand to remove content globally from the X platform.
Metaverse Loses $4 Billion, Facebook Stock Tumbles
The company has lost $170 billion in market capitalization.
Terrorgram Becomes 1st Online Group to Be Banned
MPs have voted in favour of proscribing an online terror network, the first time an online group has received the designation in the UK.
Biden Admin’s Former Disinformation Chief Accuses House Oversight Subcommittees of ‘Selectively’ Releasing Testimony
The Disinformation Governance Board was disbanded in 2022 after public concern over its ‘potential for censorship.’
