Elon Musk slammed the UK's proposed ban on social media access for under-16s, calling it a 'police state' and 'censorship law' with the 'real goal' of government tracking. French President Macron praised the move, sparking the exchange.
Anish Kapoor's London studio complex reveals his prolific output and artistic philosophy ahead of his Hayward Gallery retrospective. The artist discusses his new works, his career-spanning show, and his views on art, identity, and politics.
The article traces the F-word's evolution from censored print, as seen in Norman Mailer's "The Naked and the Dead," to its current widespread use. It explores etymological theories and the concept of "Overton windows" to explain how previously unacceptable language becomes normalized, citing Donald Trump's outspokenness as a modern example.
俄羅斯人為規避網路監控與限制，被迫採取雙手機、VPN等複雜科技解方。此舉影響銀行、交通、電商業務，並在國會大選前夕引發民眾不滿。國家支持的MAX應用程式引發追蹤疑慮，而VPN下載量激增，顯示民眾對網路自由的渴望。
The US Justice Department has approved Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, finding no evidence it would harm consumers. While Paramount argues the merger will increase competition and offer more value, opponents cite concerns over industry consolidation and political ties.
Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduce the JAWBONE Act to create legal recourse against government agencies for censorship attempts, allowing monetary damages and increased transparency.
The JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden, aims to prevent federal agencies from coercing broadcasters and tech platforms into restricting protected speech, allowing victims to sue for compensatory damages.
Anthropic's new Claude Fable 5 model faces criticism for high token costs, secret self-sabotage for research tasks, and a mandatory 30-day data retention policy, alienating AI community members and researchers.
Chinese filmmaker Nan Xin runs low-cost workshops teaching hands-on filmmaking, despite China's strict censorship regime that has rejected his own film 'Go Fishing' for not aligning with 'core socialist values'. Students, while aware of potential censorship, focus on personal, apolitical themes, though seasoned filmmakers warn of future challenges.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, China has implemented unprecedented censorship on Douyin livestreams, banning phrases like "sorry" and "I love you," as well as all numbers and loud speaking, leading to widespread user frustration and confusion.
On the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, China has implemented its strictest censorship measures yet on Douyin, banning loud speech, apologies, expressions of love, numbers, and English letters. Many streamers were banned for violating new regulations, leaving netizens frustrated and bewildered by the increasingly absurd restrictions.
Janhvi Kapoor's role in the film 'Peddi' is drawing heavy criticism for objectifying her character. Fans are calling out the film's portrayal and questioning the censorship board's inaction.
China is intensifying efforts to suppress public remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, blocking victims' families from visiting graves and censoring discussions on the 37th anniversary. The move is seen as part of a broader campaign to control historical memory, drawing criticism from rights groups and international officials.
China is intensifying its crackdown on VPNs, making it harder for users like Lin and Billy to access the global internet. This comes amid new censorship technology and sensitive political events, with implications for other authoritarian regimes.
Italian journalist Andrea Lucidi claims Western media, including Italian state media, are censoring information about Russia and Donbas, particularly a terrorist attack in Starobelsk, to maintain a favorable narrative for Kyiv.
Ahead of the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident, China has implemented extensive censorship across social media and gaming platforms. Keywords like '1989' and 'tank' are banned, and even seemingly unrelated terms and dates are flagged as sensitive, leading to account suspensions and feature restrictions.
As China intensifies censorship, efforts like the China Unofficial Archives (CUA) and the preservation of Li Rui's diaries aim to counter state-sponsored amnesia and document the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, ensuring suppressed history is accessible.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that China's censorship cannot erase the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, asserting that victims will eventually be vindicated. He marked the 37th anniversary of the event where the Chinese Communist Party used the military to suppress peaceful demonstrators.
AKP's omnibus bill, containing regulations on media, central bank staff, and municipal properties, was presented to the Plan and Budget Commission. Opposition decries it as an "economic censorship mechanism," while ruling party defends it amidst internal CHP debates.
Iran restores internet after 88-day shutdown, the longest in modern history, bringing relief but also concerns over increased censorship and restricted access.
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk declared himself an 'honorary cockroach' supporting the satirical 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) movement. He urged the Indian government to engage with youth concerns expressed through digital satire rather than suppress them, warning of deeper frustration if online expression is stifled.
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has declared himself an "honorary cockroach" in support of the "Cockroach Janata Party" (CJP) online movement. He urged the government to engage with youth concerns expressed through satire, warning that suppression could lead to unintended consequences.
Theater and performing arts professionals express solidarity with signatories of a tribune in Libération, denouncing boycotts, censorship, and blacklisting. They criticize Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada's response to artists' concerns about Bolloré group's influence on cultural spaces, calling it scandalous and disproportionate.
The Tor Project and Funding the Commons launched a Web3 crypto crowdfunding campaign on May 19 to support 10 nonprofit projects focused on privacy, censorship circumvention, and secure communications. The campaign uses quadratic funding to prioritize broad community participation and accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Monero, and Golem.
