Free Speech

The new rule — part of an updated press credentialing process presented to news organizations this week — came in a memo by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell

Vietnam's strict new social media regulations strangle free speech

Vietnam's authorities implemented “Decree 147” in December, tightening regulations on social media companies like Facebook, X, YouTube and TikTok in a bid to further stifle criticism, said Ben Swanton, one of the authors of the report by The 88 Project,

Elon Musk nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for 'Free Speech'

Grims said that a petition for the Tesla and SpaceX CEO's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize had been submitted to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

Pakistan's parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media, sparks concern over free speech

This move by the Pakistan government to pass the bill comes nearly a year after it blocked X, formerly Twitter, ahead of an election that the opposition party of Khan claimed was rigged.

Telegram serves as a hub for 'underground markets' of Southeast Asian crime gangs, claims UN

The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) claims that hacked data, including credit card information, passwords, and browsing histories, is openly traded on Telegram.

Prince Harry Loses Bid to Add Allegations Against Murdoch or His Newspapers Involving Wife Meghan

Prince Harry cannot amend his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid newspapers to include allegations involving his wife Meghan, and he and others cannot pursue claims against the media mogul himself, according to a London High Court ruling.

Julian Assange wins right to appeal US extradition | WikiLeaks founder wanted under 18 charges

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission to appeal against his extradition to the United States after arguing at London's High Court on May 20 he might not be able to rely on his right to free speech at a trial. Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters had gathered outside the London court ahead of the key ruling. The 52-year-old is wanted in the US on 18 charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act.

Harvard University scored 0 on 100 worst for free speech: Report

Despite being the most acclaimed academic institution in the country, Harvard University received the lowest possible score on FIRE’s 100-point scale.

Disinformation undermines right to free speech; a threat to democracy: MoS IT

The reaction from the minister comes after the revelation of "Twitter Files", which shows that the microblogging site allegedly manipulated tweets and other information on the platform.

G7, India and 4 other countries pledge to protect free speech

In a joint statement titled '2022 Resilient Democracies Statement' issued here on Monday during the G7 Summit, the leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said they are prepared to defend these principles and are resolved to protect the freedom of expression.

Ranvir Shorey tells Elon Musk: '5% bots on Twitter not as much a problem as 25% bigots'

While Elon Musk has not responded to the tweet yet, Ranvir Shorey appears to be pointing out that the tech billionaire's "free speech" policy on the social media platform to be a bigger problem than bots.

Twitter will now become the barometer of free speech

Twitter has had a set of teething problems that need to be fixed first before it takes off. The problem is that many of those problems are vastly exaggerated 

Elon Musk says by 'free speech' he means 'that which matches the law'

"Free speech" has been central to Elon Musk's plans even before acquiring Twitter for $44 billion.

Will Elon Musk prove to be a champion of free speech? 

Elon has a fair bit of experience in going against conventional wisdom with his businesses and making them win against astronomical odds

Former Twitter India head says microblogging platform likely to double down on India under Musk

Twitter signed a definitive agreement on April 25 to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a $44 billion deal. Once the deal is closed, the company that went public in 2013 will become private subject to Twitter shareholders and regulatory approvals.

Elon Musk’s Twitter unlikely to be a free speech haven

It’s fair to say that Elon Musk’s concept of free speech remains a nebulous idea, and regardless seems like an idea whose time is actually past 

Twitter under Elon Musk will be a scary place

Even as Twitter’s board on Monday was debating his offer of $54.20 per share, which it accepted, Musk was setting the tone for his leadership by tweeting that Securities and Exchange Commission officials were “shameless puppets.”

Anand Mahindra's Twitter poll after company announces deal with Elon Musk

Twitter announced on April 25 that it will be acquired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk for $44 billion.

4 ways Twitter could change under Elon Musk

Musk has given more hints about what he would change about Twitter — in interviews, regulatory filings and, of course, on his Twitter account.

Elon Musk gives 'serious thought' to building new social media platform after Pune techie’s question

The new platform could give priority to free speech as Elon Musk is a self-proclaimed "free speech absolutist". He had in the past even refused to block Russian news sources when asked to do so by governments other than Ukraine.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says social media a 'threat to democracy'

Erdogan's government plans to pursue legislation to criminalize spreading fake news and disinformation online, but critics say the proposed changes would tighten restrictions on free speech.

Is freedom of expression under threat in digital age?

With social networking site Facebook boasting of 1 billion members globally and micro-blogging site Twitter claiming millions, opinion was divided on whether the freedom of expression was under threat in the digital age.

SKorean court ends law requiring real names online

South Korea's Constitutional Court has ruled that a law requiring online contributors to use their real names...

British man wins 'Twitter threat' appeal

A British man on Friday won a High Court challenge of his conviction for tweeting that he would blow up ...

Twitter to take steps to curb 'hate speech' and trolling

Popular microblogging platform Twitter is planning to introduce measures to help curb hate speech ...