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E.U.'s Digital Services Act Threatens Americans' Free Speech

Online platforms should resist binding us all to the rules of censorship-happy jurisdictions.

Reason

First IMF review of Ukraine loan facility paves way for $900 million payout

An International Monetary Fund mission has completed its first review of a $15.6 billion loan programme for Ukraine and the country has met the required conditions, paving the way for a payout of around $900 million, the IMF said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Why is TikTok being targeted by the RESTRICT Act?

The new bill seems to be the US government's best shot to finally ban TikTok for all Americans. But, how did we get here?

TechRadar

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Why TikTok users should be concerned about the RESTRICT Act

An outright TikTok ban has never looked so possible, with the new proposed Bill seeking to mitigate the block's legal challenges.

TechRadar

New Senate Bill Would Turn Online Services Into Narcs

An expanded surveillance state can’t solve problems created by drug prohibition.

Reason

The potential consequences of making TikTok illegal in the US

Americans have way more to lose than some short video clips. Here's what's at stake if a TikTok ban is finally be enforced.

TechRadar

What is the RESTRICT Act and how will it affect the tech industry?

The so-called TikTok ban bill could restrict way more IT services than that—even VPNs. Here's what's at stake for US users.

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South Africa votes in 2024: could a coalition between major parties ANC and EFF run the country?

South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are regarded as a realistic opportunity for coalition governments to be formed in some provinces and also at the national level. This would mark a dramatic change from the current situation in which coalition governments have only been formed at local level.

The Conversation

Did an AI harvest your Facebook photos?

In a BBC interview, Clearview's CEO admitted to scraping user photos for its software

Salon

Virtual wall: how the US plans to boost surveillance at the southern border

AI-enhanced cameras can detect ‘objects of interest’ miles away, which critics say will drive migrants deeper into dangerous desert

The Guardian - US

TikTok ban: "Patriot Act on steroids"

Gen Z, progressives and libertarians can all agree on one thing: Bipartisan effort to ban TikTok is "garbage"

Salon

The Government Is Turning Border Surveillance on Everyday Americans

As the government sets its sights on migrants crossing the border, native-born Americans have also come under its watchful eye.

Reason

Vladimir Putin offered protection from arrest by South Africa as party PRAISES tyrant

South African opposition minority party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has said Vladimir Putin is welcome to their country despite an arrest warrant being issued

Daily Mirror

Utah Law Gives Parents Full Access to Teens' Social Media

Plus: Theatrics at the House hearing on TikTok, doomsday merger predictions haven't panned out, and more...

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Federal Agencies Are Still Using Our Phones as Tracking Beacons

Our mobile devices constantly snitch on our whereabouts.

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF, Ukraine Reach Staff Level Agreement on $15.6b 'EFF Arrangement'

The International Monetary Fund announced on Tuesday that it reached with Ukrainian authorities a staff have a staff-level agreement that would be supported by a new 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement. It said the EFF, with requested access of around $15.6 billion aims to support the Ukrainian authorities anchor…

The Independent UK

South Africa ‘national shutdown’: What has sparked the anti-government protests?

Economic Freedom Fighters leader calls for peaceful demonstrations against alleged state corruption

The Independent UK

South Africa braces for ‘nationwide shutdown’ as military deployed ahead of protest

Authorities are concerned about a repeat of the deadly unrest two years ago

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The Independent UK

South Africans demonstrate and call for president to resign

South African police on Monday monitored protests by the country’s leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, which is demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa

Reuters

South Africa's EFF marches to demand Ramaphosa's resignation

Thousands of protesters marched through South Africa's cities on Monday, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign over the lack of jobs and electricity, as security forces guarded malls and streets to prevent any violence and looting.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: The bogus, homophobic campaign against Biden's stellar FCC nominee

No one should be surprised that telecommunications companies revved up opposition to the 2021 nomination of Gigi Sohn to the Federal Communications Commission. After all, Sohn was known as an effective critic of the industry's monopoly power and a defender of the public interest.

Reason

AI and the Law on FIRE's "So To Speak" Podcast (with Nico Perrino, David Greene [EFF], Alison Schary, and Me)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SjUKoEzaSE The title is "Artificial intelligence: Is It Protected by the First Amendment?," but we covered more than that. I much enjoyed it, and I hope you will, too! Here's FIRE's summary: What does the rise of artificial intelligence mean for the future of free speech and the First Amendment?…

The Denver Post

Colorado Supreme Court to review Denver police’s use of 'digital dragnet' in deadly arson case

DENVER — The Colorado Supreme Court will review the Denver Police Department’s controversial use of a Google search warrant that led officers to identify and arrest three teenagers in connection with the 2020 arson of a Green Valley Ranch home that killed five family members.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Countdown to perdition or 2nd term for SA’s Ramaphosa?

President Ramaphosa could survive an impeachment vote this week but seeking re-election could be harder.

Reason

San Francisco Votes To Allow Killer Robots

Plus: Same-sex marriage bill passes Senate, Montana "mountain man" takes property rights case to SCOTUS, and more...

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