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Mitt Romney’s AI Bill Seeks to Ban Anonymous Cloud Access, Raising Privacy Concerns (12/21/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. A new Senate bill, the Preserving American Dominance in AI Act of 2024 (S.5616), has reignited debate over its provisions, particularly its push to impose “know-your-customer” (KYC) rules on cloud service providers and data centers. Critics warn that these measures could lead to sweeping surveillance practices and unprecedented invasions of privacy under the guise of regulating artificial intelligence. We obtained a copy of the bill for you here. KYC regulations require businesses to verify …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. A new Senate bill, the Preserving American Dominance in AI Act of 2024 (S.5616), has reignited debate over its provisions, particularly its push to impose “know-your-customer” (KYC) rules on cloud service providers and data centers. Critics warn that these measures could lead to sweeping surveillance practices and unprecedented invasions of privacy under the guise of regulating artificial intelligence. We obtained a copy of the bill for you here. KYC regulations require businesses to verify …
Senator Eric Schmitt Urges Exclusion of State Department’s Global Engagement Center from Government Funding (12/21/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Republican Senator Eric Schmitt has addressed the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, asking for the State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) to be cut off from temporary government funding that’s currently negotiated in Congress. Schmitt – who was, as Missouri attorney-general, behind the Missouri v. Biden free speech lawsuit (that became Murthy v. Missouri) said in a post on X that GEC “must be excluded from any subsequent piece of legislation for …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Republican Senator Eric Schmitt has addressed the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, asking for the State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) to be cut off from temporary government funding that’s currently negotiated in Congress. Schmitt – who was, as Missouri attorney-general, behind the Missouri v. Biden free speech lawsuit (that became Murthy v. Missouri) said in a post on X that GEC “must be excluded from any subsequent piece of legislation for …
UN Amplifies Campaign Against “Disinformation” and AI Through Global Governance Frameworks (12/21/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The United Nations (UN) appears to be firmly embracing its novel role as one of “disinformation warriors” through what can be described as a series of “nesting dolls” of censorship and surveillance-enabling treaties, resolutions, frameworks, and initiatives. The world organization, once focused on peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts, is now using its Department of Global Communications as a bullhorn to promote these new priorities. The head of the department and UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The United Nations (UN) appears to be firmly embracing its novel role as one of “disinformation warriors” through what can be described as a series of “nesting dolls” of censorship and surveillance-enabling treaties, resolutions, frameworks, and initiatives. The world organization, once focused on peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts, is now using its Department of Global Communications as a bullhorn to promote these new priorities. The head of the department and UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications …
Rumble Secures $775 Million Investment from Tether to Bolster Free Speech and Decentralization (12/20/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Rumble, a rapidly growing video-sharing platform committed to free speech, has announced a landmark $775 million investment from Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer and a leader in digital assets. This partnership aligns two influential players in their shared mission to advance decentralization and challenge the status quo of centralized systems. The transaction is set to provide a significant boost to Rumble’s resources and operational capabilities. From the proceeds, $250 million will be allocated …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Rumble, a rapidly growing video-sharing platform committed to free speech, has announced a landmark $775 million investment from Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer and a leader in digital assets. This partnership aligns two influential players in their shared mission to advance decentralization and challenge the status quo of centralized systems. The transaction is set to provide a significant boost to Rumble’s resources and operational capabilities. From the proceeds, $250 million will be allocated …
Big Brother Is Hovering Over New York, With Other States Set To Follow (12/20/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. This content is available exclusively to supporters of Reclaim The Net Subscribe for premier reporting on free speech, privacy, Big Tech, media gatekeepers and individual liberty online. Subscribe Already a supporter? Login If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Big Brother Is Hovering Over New York, With Other States Set To Follow appeared first on Reclaim The Net.
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. This content is available exclusively to supporters of Reclaim The Net Subscribe for premier reporting on free speech, privacy, Big Tech, media gatekeepers and individual liberty online. Subscribe Already a supporter? Login If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Big Brother Is Hovering Over New York, With Other States Set To Follow appeared first on Reclaim The Net.
Documents Show CISA Monitored and Influenced Domestic Speech on COVID-19 Through Private Sector Partners (12/20/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. America First Legal (AFL) has revealed new information from a document it has been able to obtain through the lawsuit filed against the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA is part of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has a “foreign disinformation” unit, the Countering Foreign Influence Task Force (CFITF). However, as early as mid-February 2020, CISA (via CFITF) had already started to monitor domestic speech about Covid – nearly a …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. America First Legal (AFL) has revealed new information from a document it has been able to obtain through the lawsuit filed against the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA is part of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has a “foreign disinformation” unit, the Countering Foreign Influence Task Force (CFITF). However, as early as mid-February 2020, CISA (via CFITF) had already started to monitor domestic speech about Covid – nearly a …
WHO Expands “Misinformation Management” Efforts with “Social Listening” (12/20/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) is not the only entity engaging globally (the Gates Foundation comes to mind as another) that likes to turn to developing, or small and often functionally dependent states to “test” or “check” some of the key elements of its policies. The pandemic put the WHO center-stage, and in many ways influenced the UN’s clear change of trajectory from its true purpose to assisting governments globally in policing speech …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) is not the only entity engaging globally (the Gates Foundation comes to mind as another) that likes to turn to developing, or small and often functionally dependent states to “test” or “check” some of the key elements of its policies. The pandemic put the WHO center-stage, and in many ways influenced the UN’s clear change of trajectory from its true purpose to assisting governments globally in policing speech …
European Parliament Approves “European Democracy Shield” Committee to Tackle Online “Disinformation” (12/20/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The European Parliament has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to control the flow of information online, approving the creation of a new committee tasked with combating what it describes as foreign interference and disinformation. Dubbed the European Democracy Shield, the initiative is framed as a safeguard for democratic processes but raises significant concerns about censorship and overreach. The committee’s establishment aligns with the European Commission’s policy agenda for 2024-2029 and is expected …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The European Parliament has taken another step in its ongoing efforts to control the flow of information online, approving the creation of a new committee tasked with combating what it describes as foreign interference and disinformation. Dubbed the European Democracy Shield, the initiative is framed as a safeguard for democratic processes but raises significant concerns about censorship and overreach. The committee’s establishment aligns with the European Commission’s policy agenda for 2024-2029 and is expected …
Spain Proposes Law Requiring Social Media Influencers to Issue Corrections for “Disinformation” (12/20/2024)
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Spain’s central government is preparing to introduce a bill that would require social media influencers and digital platforms to publicly issue corrections to posts, aiming to prevent the spread of “disinformation” online. “We citizens have the right to defend ourselves from professional hoaxers.” This declaration comes from a highly influential member of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government, who has long claimed to be a victim of disinformation campaigns. Justice Minister Félix Bolaños announced the …
If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Spain’s central government is preparing to introduce a bill that would require social media influencers and digital platforms to publicly issue corrections to posts, aiming to prevent the spread of “disinformation” online. “We citizens have the right to defend ourselves from professional hoaxers.” This declaration comes from a highly influential member of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government, who has long claimed to be a victim of disinformation campaigns. Justice Minister Félix Bolaños announced the …
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