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Deeplinks on in internet

Discussion Points

  1. The impact of social media censorship on access to reproductive health information is a pressing concern. How can we balance the need for platforms to protect users with the need for individuals to access accurate and life-saving information?r
  2. The role of tech companies in regulating content related to reproductive rights is complex. What are the implications of opaque policies and practices, and how can they be held accountable?r
  3. Online censorship can have severe consequences, particularly for marginalized communities. How can we empower individuals and organizations to report incidents and demand change?"

Summary

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Repro Uncensored launched the #StopCensoringAbortion campaign to track and challenge online abortion censorship by social media companies. The campaign collects stories of people affected, demands greater transparency, and holds tech companies accountable for theiole in restricting access to reproductive health information.

With reproductive rights under attack globally, online platforms are crucial for sharing life-saving guidance and resources. The campaign's efforts aim to ensure that individuals can find and share accurate information without fear of censorship, highlighting the need for balance between protecting users and promoting public access to vital healthcare information.

Campaign Aims to Ensure that People Can Access Reproductive Rights Information Through Social MediaSAN FRANCISCO—The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the Repro Uncensored coalition on Wednes...

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Deeplinks on in internet

Discussion Points

  1. Is the TAKE IT DOWN Act a necessary step to protect victims of non-consensual intimate imagery, or does it pose a threat to free speech and user privacy?
  2. How can the bill's provisions be balanced to address concerns around online content removal while minimizing the risk of censorship and overreach?
  3. What exemptions or safeguards should be included in the bill to protect encrypted services and prevent them from being forced to compromise user privacy?

Summary

The TAKE IT DOWN Act has raised concerns about its potential to speed up the removal of non-consensual intimate imagery online, but at the cost of threatening free expression and user privacy. The bill's notice-and-takedown system could lead to overreach and censorship, particularly with broad definitions and lack of safeguards.

Exemptions for encrypted services are also unclear, posing a threat to private conversations and end-to-end encryption. Critics argue that the bill does not adequately address the problem it claims to solve and would instead create a far broader internet censorship regime than existing laws like the DMCA.

Congress has begun debating the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 146), a bill that seeks to speed up the removal of a troubling type of online content: non-consensual intimate imagery, or NCII. In recent years, c...

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Deeplinks on in internet

Discussion Points

  1. The recent executive orders by the new president have led to a widespread censorship of information on U.S. government agencies' websites, including those related to Trans people and climate justice. Is this a violation of freedom of speech and access to information?r
  2. How can individuals and organizations work together to preserve and archive information that has been removed or censored? What tools and resources are available for this purpose?r
  3. What are the implications of this censorship on vulnerable communities, particularly those who rely on scientific research and accurate information for their well-being and survival? Summary r The recent executive orders have resulted in the removal of thousands of web pages and datasets from U.S. government agencies' websites, citing a memo from the Office of Personnel Management. This has led to a censorship of information on Trans people and climate justice, resulting in an anti-science and anti-speech fit of panic. However, institutions like the Internet Archive have provided tools to fight these memory holes. Individuals and organizations can help preserve and archive information by submitting links to the Wayback Machine or using other available resources. This is a critical effort to protect established science and historical records.

Summary

R The recent executive orders have resulted in the removal of thousands of web pages and datasets from U.S. government agencies' websites, citing a memo from the Office of Personnel Management.

This has led to a censorship of information on Trans people and climate justice, resulting in an anti-science and anti-speech fit of panic. However, institutions like the Internet Archive have provided tools to fight these memory holes.

Individuals and organizations can help preserve and archive information by submitting links to the Wayback Machine or using other available resources. This is a critical effort to protect established science and historical records.

Who needs a DDoS (Denial of Service) attack when you have a new president? As of February 2nd, thousands of web pages and datasets have been removed from U.S. government agencies following a series of...

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