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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Weakening Speech Protections Will Punish All of Us-Not Just Meta

Meta and YouTube face legal challenges, but lowering First Amendment protections could harm user speech rights.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Intellectual property law

Social media's 'Big Tobacco' moment may have finally arrived

Meta and YouTube were found guilty of harming young users through addictive algorithms, challenging the protections of Section 230.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
#3d-printing
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

Legislative restrictions on 3D printers threaten innovation and access to technology, imposing unnecessary limitations on users and manufacturers.
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 day ago

The Briefing: Lemon Pound Cake and the First Amendment

The deputies' defamation claims failed under the 'actual malice' standard, which requires proof that the statements were made with knowledge of their falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth.
Law
#illegal-streaming
fromIndependent
1 day ago
Media industry

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Media industry

Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Media industry

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Media industry

Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Sky should drop 'greedy' legal action against dodgy box users, TD Paul Murphy says

Sky intends to use the information obtained from a court case to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users, marking the first time end users could face legal action.
EU data protection
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.
#fcc
Public health
fromTheregister
5 days ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
fromConsequence
1 month ago
US politics

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Wants TV Broadcasters to Air "America First" Coverage for Country's 250th Anniversary

Public health
fromTheregister
5 days ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
fromConsequence
1 month ago
US politics

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Wants TV Broadcasters to Air "America First" Coverage for Country's 250th Anniversary

#first-amendment
Non-profit organizations
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Judge Rules Against Trump's Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing violations of free speech under the First Amendment.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Federal Judge Smacks Down Trump's Executive Order Defunding NPR and PBS: Unlawful and Unenforceable'

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order to cut funding for NPR and PBS unconstitutional, citing First Amendment protections.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Republican rebukes FCC chair's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for spreading fake news about Iran, sparking bipartisan criticism over First Amendment concerns and government overreach.
Non-profit organizations
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Judge Rules Against Trump's Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing violations of free speech under the First Amendment.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Federal Judge Smacks Down Trump's Executive Order Defunding NPR and PBS: Unlawful and Unenforceable'

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order to cut funding for NPR and PBS unconstitutional, citing First Amendment protections.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Republican rebukes FCC chair's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for spreading fake news about Iran, sparking bipartisan criticism over First Amendment concerns and government overreach.
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
#copyright-law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

A Baseless Copyright Claim Against a Web Host-and Why It Failed

Copyright law is often misused to extract payments from entities that do not infringe copyrights.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Supreme Court Agrees With EFF: ISPs Don't Have To Be Copyright Enforcers

Liability for ISPs regarding customer copyright infringement should not be expanded to protect innovation and access to essential internet services.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The United States router ban, explained

The US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers due to national security concerns, but consumers can still use and purchase existing routers.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment violations against viewpoint discrimination.
#social-media
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Media industry

Landmark losses for Meta and YouTube as big tech misses the point

Meta and YouTube found liable for social media addiction and harm to young users in landmark court cases.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Big Tech has not enforced Australia's social media ban

Australia's eSafety Commission is enforcing compliance with social media age restrictions after finding major platforms inadequate in protecting children under 16.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
1 week ago

EU broadcasters urge tighter rules on Big Tech's control for Smart TV

The ACT urges the European Commission to classify smart TV operating systems and virtual assistants as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act.
Non-profit organizations
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Popular creator The Woke Ginger sues Missouri nonprofit for firing him over political posts

A former executive alleges wrongful termination for expressing political views on social media, claiming violation of state law by his employer.
#nexstar
Media industry
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit

Nexstar cannot merge with Tegna yet due to potential harm to competition and public interest.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna has been approved by the FCC despite lawsuits aiming to block it.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit

Nexstar cannot merge with Tegna yet due to potential harm to competition and public interest.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna has been approved by the FCC despite lawsuits aiming to block it.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

How the FCC Could Quietly Smother Network TV - Without Ever 'Banning' Free Speech

Political pressure and regulatory power threaten free speech on American television, leading to self-censorship among broadcasters.
US politics
fromInside Investigator
3 weeks ago

Deepfake bill draws fire from broadcasters, free speech advocates

A bill restricting deepfake distribution 90 days before elections raises First Amendment concerns despite media exemptions and disclaimer requirements.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Is Winning': FCC Chair Boasts He's Remaking the Media by Pushing Out Left-Leaning Figures

FCC Chair Brendan Carr claims media is being remade by removing left-leaning figures, asserting President Trump is winning against fake news.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FCC chair calls Paramount/WBD merger "a lot cleaner" than defunct Netflix deal

Paramount said that it lined up "an aggregate $24 billion commitment from three sovereign wealth funds" from Gulf countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar. Paramount said at the time that the sovereign wealth funds "agreed to forgo all governance rights (including board representation)."
Venture
#brendan-carr
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn't really about Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr clarified that his comments about broadcast licenses were misinterpreted and not a threat regarding coverage of the Iran war.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Ethics Authority Won't Pursue Brendan Carr Charges Because Alleged Misconduct Was Too... Obvious? - Above the Law

Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn't really about Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr clarified that his comments about broadcast licenses were misinterpreted and not a threat regarding coverage of the Iran war.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Ethics Authority Won't Pursue Brendan Carr Charges Because Alleged Misconduct Was Too... Obvious? - Above the Law

frompatentlyo.com
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Knowledge Isn't Enough: The Supreme Court Rejects Expansive Theory of Secondary Copyright Liability

The Supreme Court ruled that ISPs cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringement solely based on knowledge of the infringement.
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Universal Service critical to network sustainability: Report

A 40% reduction in USF support would mean that broadband operators couldn't continue operations on existing networks, threatening the long-term viability of broadband access in rural areas. About half of the cost of network operating expenses are due to labor costs, which rise faster than inflation in rural areas.
Non-profit organizations
US news
fromEngadget
1 month ago

FCC approves the merger of cable giants Cox and Charter

The FCC approved Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, citing benefits including job repatriation, rural broadband expansion, lower prices, and elimination of DEI-based hiring practices.
Public health
fromKnight Foundation
1 month ago

Public broadcasting: Its past and its future

Public broadcasters remain essential democratic institutions requiring reinvestment despite decades of underfunding, designed to inform citizens and build socially cohesive societies.
#fcc-enforcement
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally-or at all-to talk radio

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr selectively enforces equal-time rules on TV talk shows while avoiding similar enforcement on conservative-dominated talk radio, raising concerns about unequal regulatory application.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

FCC's Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage | Fortune

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for news coverage deemed inaccurate, citing public interest requirements and following Trump's complaints about media coverage.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally-or at all-to talk radio

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr selectively enforces equal-time rules on TV talk shows while avoiding similar enforcement on conservative-dominated talk radio, raising concerns about unequal regulatory application.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

FCC's Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage | Fortune

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for news coverage deemed inaccurate, citing public interest requirements and following Trump's complaints about media coverage.
#fcc-regulation
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is promoting a 'Pledge America' campaign encouraging broadcasters to air patriotic content and pro-American programming while threatening media licensing over coverage deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

FCC chair threatens to pull licenses of broadcasters airing 'distortions' about the Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses for airing misleading coverage of the Iran war, citing the requirement that broadcasters operate in the public interest.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is promoting a 'Pledge America' campaign encouraging broadcasters to air patriotic content and pro-American programming while threatening media licensing over coverage deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

FCC chair threatens to pull licenses of broadcasters airing 'distortions' about the Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses for airing misleading coverage of the Iran war, citing the requirement that broadcasters operate in the public interest.
#media-freedom
Media industry
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment

The U.S. press faces threats and manipulation under an authoritarian administration, impacting media ownership and freedom.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

FCC Enforcement Chief Offered to Help Brendan Carr Target Disney, Records Show

Noting that he had been a broadcaster himself, Hadley wrote that the 'absolute lack of accountability has always confused (and sickened) me,' telling Carr and Delacourt: 'Please, do not let up, and let me know if I can help in any way.'
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump has embraced a disturbing strategy to silence free speech | David Bralow

The Trump administration uses federal agency investigations as retaliation against critical media organizations, exemplified by the FTC's investigation of Media Matters for reporting on antisemitic content on X.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump FCC Head Promotes Pledge for Media to Run Pro-America' Content Days After Threat Over Negative Coverage

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr launched a 'Pledge America' campaign urging broadcasters to air patriotic programming and pro-America content instead of what he characterizes as anti-American media.
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Could the government pull a TV station off the air over its news coverage? Trump's comments raise the question

The Trump administration threatened broadcast licenses of news organizations over Iran war coverage, but legal experts say these threats lack enforceable legal basis.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

ONE SHEET: Trump's FCC Goes to War, Tucker vs MAGA, Murdoch's War Empire and more!

Trump's administration launched a coordinated attack on media freedom, threatening broadcast licenses and calling war reporters treasonous while promoting a hostile takeover of CNN.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stop Posing for the President!' Joe Scarborough Slams FCC Chair for Embarrassing' Threats Over Media's Tough' Iran Questions

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters of license renewal consequences for reporting he deemed fake news regarding Iran conflict, prompting criticism from media figures over press freedom threats.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Trump and his FCC chair are barking at the press. Even without a bite, the threat matters. - Poynter

Trump administration officials threaten press freedom by intimidating journalists and networks over coverage of unpopular military conflicts, undermining democratic accountability.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Could the government pull a TV station off the air over its news coverage? Trump's comments raise the question

The Trump administration threatened broadcast licenses of news organizations over Iran war coverage, but legal experts say these threats lack enforceable legal basis.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

ONE SHEET: Trump's FCC Goes to War, Tucker vs MAGA, Murdoch's War Empire and more!

Trump's administration launched a coordinated attack on media freedom, threatening broadcast licenses and calling war reporters treasonous while promoting a hostile takeover of CNN.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stop Posing for the President!' Joe Scarborough Slams FCC Chair for Embarrassing' Threats Over Media's Tough' Iran Questions

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters of license renewal consequences for reporting he deemed fake news regarding Iran conflict, prompting criticism from media figures over press freedom threats.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Trump and his FCC chair are barking at the press. Even without a bite, the threat matters. - Poynter

Trump administration officials threaten press freedom by intimidating journalists and networks over coverage of unpopular military conflicts, undermining democratic accountability.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's FCC chair wants American media to work like Iran's state TV | Caitlin Vogus

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatens to revoke broadcaster licenses for reporting Trump dislikes, using legally baseless threats to suppress critical news coverage and discourage media scrutiny of the Trump administration.
Television
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'Public Access' Review: A Serviceable Primer of Free-Speech Television Fails to Capture Its Bizarre Spirit

Public-access television enabled uncensored, authentic self-expression and allowed diverse creators to reach niche audiences outside commercial media.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears

"He was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast," Colbert said on his program, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." "Then I was told, in some uncertain terms, that not only could I not have him on, I could not mention me not having him on. And because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
US news
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Brendan Carr Threatens Media Licenses After Trump Complaints

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for spreading fake news and misleading coverage, citing low public trust in legacy media and broadcasters' obligation to serve the public interest.
Law
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Talkie asks FCC to reverse state and local pole prohibitions

Talkie seeks FCC preemption under Section 253 to prevent Queen Anne's County and MD DoIT from imposing rights-of-way and resource-sharing rules on fixed wireless deployments.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump FCC Chair Confirms He's Started Enforcement Proceedings' Against The View

The FCC opened an investigation into ABC's The View over equal-time guidance, and Chairman Carr vowed to hold broadcasters accountable for political influence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Darren Soto Tells Brendan Carr Communists Would Love His FCC

Accusations claim the FCC chair used regulatory power to target media critical of President Trump and to protect Trump-related interests.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Local Media Needs Consolidation To Compete, But An Outdated Legal Standard Stands In The Way | AdExchanger

Local broadcasters need regulatory changes to gain scale and modernize, enabling competition with Big Tech and better serve local advertisers and communities.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

On Its 30th Birthday, Section 230 Remains The Lynchpin For Users' Speech

Section 230 protects online intermediaries, preserving broad online speech, preventing censorship, and protecting users; repealing it would entrench tech monopolies and increase surveillance.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC investigates The View, reportedly says "fake news" will be punished

The FCC Media Bureau's January 21 public notice to broadcast TV stations said that despite a 2006 decision in which the FCC exempted The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from the rule, current entertainment shows may not qualify for that exemption. "Importantly, the FCC has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late night or daytime television talk show program on air presently would qualify for the bona fide news exemption," the notice said.
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