Articles in ‘Freedom of Speech’

The Russian tech mogul has accused Paris of a broader crackdown on digital privacy and media freedom *Pavel Durov ©  AOP.Press / Corbis via Getty Images* [RT] Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has condemned France, saying it is *“not a free country”* after a raid on Elon Musk's X offices in Paris. The search was part of a probe into the social media platform’s Grok AI and its alleged generation of sexualized deepfake images of…

*RT: Dutch Starmer critic barred from UK Eva Vlaardingerbroek delivers a speech during the first “Remigration Summit” at Teatro Condominio in Gallarate, Italy, May 17, 2025. © Getty Images / Emanuele Cremaschi* Dutch political commentator and activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek (Vlaar) has been banned from entering the UK after criticizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer for neglecting migrant crime. ## Vlaar, with over 2 million followers on X and…

Proposed changes to New Zealand’s telecommunications laws could significantly affect how New Zealanders communicate online, particularly where encrypted services and overseas providers are concerned, says the Free Speech Union. The Telecommunications and Other Matters Amendment Bill would extend New Zealand’s regulatory regime to overseas-based providers such as messaging apps and satellite services, requiring them to comply with local…

“The Free Speech Union warns that the United Kingdom's threat to block X entirely over Grok AI failures shows how online safety regulation rapidly escalates from addressing illegal content to silencing entire platforms." *“UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed this week that all options are on the table, including blocking X under the Online Safety Act, after Grok AI was used to create child sexual abuse material. Indonesia became the first…

The Free Speech Union is thrilled that the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2), which it was extensively involved in, has passed its Third Reading and will become law. This is a huge victory and a pivotal moment as the Bill promises to restore free speech on university campuses and their character as institutions that protect and value rigorous debate, says Stephanie Martin, spokesperson for the Inter-University Council on Academic…