Tag: Digital Rights
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Hundred Heroines: Facebook Reinstates Charity Page After Wrong Drug-Content Flag
Background: A Facebook Flag That Wasn’t Right The UK charity Hundred Heroines faced a frustrating digital setback when its official Facebook group was removed following a purported violation of the platform’s drug-related content rules. The notice from Facebook simply stated that the page “goes against our community standards on drugs,” offering little clarity and leaving…
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Paul McCartney Joins AI Protest with Silent Track: A Vocal Protest in Sound
Paul McCartney Takes a Stand Against AI in Music In a move that blends artistry with activism, Paul McCartney joined a high-profile protest within the music industry over the growing impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and compensation. The protest featured a new recording from the former Beatle that is notable not for its melody…
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iBomma Founder Immadi Ravi Arrested in Piracy Case in Hyderabad
Overview: Arrest Ties to Online Piracy Operations In a development that has drawn significant attention in the Indian digital entertainment landscape, Immadi Ravi, the founder of the online movie platform iBomma, was arrested by the Cyberabad police on Friday night. The arrest followed a formal complaint and an ongoing investigation into piracy activities linked to…
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An Uncertain Future for the Global Internet: What Freedom on the Net 2025 Reveals
Overview: A Gloomy Snapshot for Global Internet Freedom Every year, Freedom House’s Freedom on the Net report surveys the state of online rights in dozens of countries. The 2025 edition paints a troubling picture: the global internet freedom index has fallen for the 15th consecutive year. While some countries improved, the overall trend shows increased…
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An Uncertain Future for the Global Internet: Key Findings from Freedom on the Net 2025
Overview: A Persistent Slide in Online Freedoms The latest edition of Freedom on the Net, released for 2025, paints a sobering picture of the global internet landscape. For the 15th consecutive year, overall internet freedom has weakened, with 28 out of 72 studied countries showing deteriorated conditions. In contrast, 17 countries recorded gains, underscoring a…
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An Uncertain Future for the Global Internet
Overview: A Declining Trend in Global Internet Freedom The latest edition of Freedom on the Net 2025 paints a sobering picture: internet freedom around the world has declined for the 15th consecutive year. Among the 72 countries assessed, conditions deteriorated in 28, while 17 showed gains. The trend signals growing challenges for digital rights, online…
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Morgan Freeman Laments AI Voice Theft, Says Lawyers Are Busy
Raising Alarm: Freeman Calls Out AI Voice Cloning Hollywood icon Morgan Freeman has joined a growing chorus of performers pushing back against the rapid rise of artificial intelligence voice cloning. In a candid conversation with The Guardian, Freeman expressed his frustration with the way AI is capable of mimicking human voices without consent. He was…
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Iconic Voices, Modern AI: Michael Caine Joins ElevenLabs For Voice Cloning Marketplace
AI and the Voice: A New Era for Iconic Performances The collaboration between legendary actor Michael Caine and the generative AI company ElevenLabs marks a bold moment in the evolving relationship between technology and voice artistry. As ElevenLabs launches its Iconic Voice Marketplace, the project brings together living icons and performers who have passed away,…
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Stars Sell Their Voices: McConaughey and Caine Team with ElevenLabs for AI Replicas
Stars Team Up With AI Voice Tech In a move that blends cinema nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, a pair of Hollywood luminaries have embraced artificial intelligence to extend their reach beyond traditional acting. Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have joined forces with ElevenLabs, an AI audio company known for its realistic voice replication, to produce…
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Lawmakers Warn ICE Access to Graphite Spyware Could Undermine Freedom of Movement, Speech, and Privacy
Background: Graphite spyware and Paragon Solutions Lawmakers are sounding alarms over potential access by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Graphite, a powerful spyware platform developed by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli cybersecurity firm launched in 2019 by veterans from Israel’s intelligence and defense technology community. The controversy arrives at a moment when governing bodies…