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New Zealand Drops Plans to Establish Internet Content Regulator
The new centre-right government has dropped the proposal amid public opposition.
Federal Inquiry to Examine Impact of Social Media
This comes as the government has been at loggerheads with tech giants over the removal of violent content online following the stabbing of a church leader.
Amazon to Roll Out New Fleet of Electric Trucks in Southern California
The heavy-duty trucks, 50 in all, will travel from the ports to the company’s fulfillment center in Santa Fe Springs. Some are already on the road.
Australians Can Have Entries About Themselves Removed From Google
The ’results about you' tool allows users to see whether they show up in search results, and request the removal of personally identifiable information.
Senator Warns Digital ID Could Link With ‘Misinformation’ Bill, Digital Currency
Thousands have gathered at rallies across major capital cities to protest Australia’s impending national digital ID.
Australia, New Zealand Plummet in Press Freedom Rankings: Reporters Without Borders
No country in the Asia-Pacific region is among the top 15.
ANALYSIS: Digital ID Deadline Looms, Yet Only 8 Percent of Indonesians Are Onboard
The government’s goal was for 220 million citizens to be signed up to its digital ID by June 2024.
‘Billboard Chris’ and X to Appeal Order to Remove Post Criticising Trans Activist
Australia’s internet regulator ordered X to remove a post critical of the WHO appointing a trans-activist to an expert panel.
Female News Presenters Accuse BBC of Rigging Recruitment Process
The women also claim they were not paid equally compared to their male counterparts since February 2020.
8 Major Newspapers Join Copyright Battle Against OpenAI, Microsoft
The New York Times has filed its own lawsuit against the AI tech giants.
If Elon Musk’s Chinese Tesla Ventures Succeed, ‘He Will Be the Exception’: Foreign Policy Analyst
Tesla stock jumps after news Chinese authorities tentatively approves use of self-driving software technology for Tesla cars throughout China.
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.
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.
Former ‘CBS News’ Anchor Dan Rather Returning to Network 18 Years After Exit
CBS cut ties with the news anchor in 2006 following his controversial 2004 ‘60 Minutes II’ segment.
