Summons for Durov: Defense of Free Speech or New Pressure?
Telegram founder Pavel Durov received a summons at his former apartment from 20 years ago, labeled “suspect P.V. Durov.” He links this to defending Russia’s constitutional rights on free speech and private messaging. Details of the allegations remain undisclosed. Previously, Durov criticized France for suppressing free expression. The motive behind this new move against the renowned IT entrepreneur remains unclear.
#Russia#Durov#Telegram#FreeSpeech
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Protecting Freedom of Expression within the AI Act Framework
In a recent op-ed for Tech Policy Press, Jordi Calvet-Bademunt, Senior Research Fellow at The Future of Free Speech, delves into the AI Act’s potential impact on freedom of expression. With new requirements for assessing and mitigating systemic risks tied to high-impact AI, the Act aligns with the Digital Services Act (DSA) approach but introduces significant challenges. Providers of general-purpose AI now face complex responsibilities in balancing various fundamental rights. A misstep in judgment may lead to excessive content removal, as companies seek to avoid potential penalties—a trend that could inadvertently curb free speech, particularly for contentious viewpoints.
As the European Commission prepares to enforce the Act, concerns are rising about the role of political influence in managing what constitutes "public security." Past examples, like then-Commissioner Breton’s statements advocating platform shutdowns during unrest, underline the risks associated with broad regulatory powers. The upcoming General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, set to accompany the Act, presents a vital opportunity for establishing protections that better secure freedom of expression.
#AIGovernance#FreeSpeech#TechRegulation#AIAct#DigitalRights
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Как коротко и доступно разъяснить журналисту о его правах, донести до общества важность защиты свободы слова, а заодно объяснить чиновникам все это? Есть разные способы, и мы представляем вашему вниманию один из них.
Международный фонд защиты свободы слова «Әділ сөз» запускает проект Free Speech Animation – 16 серий коротких мультфильмов, в которых будет рассказано о правах журналистов и их безопасности, законотворчестве в области СМИ и недопустимости цензуры, особенностях госзаказа и… Но лучше смотрите сами, предварительно подписавшись на наши каналы в соцсетях:
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Данный проект организован при поддержке Фонда Евразия в рамках программы «Социальные инновации в Центральной Азии», финансируемой Агентством США по международному развитию (USAID).
#SICA_ISG#freespeech#adilsoz#свобода слова
📰Macron vs. Silicon Valley: Who Owns “Free Speech”?
“Free speech is pure bullshit if nobody knows how you’re being guided,”
Macron said in India — and somewhere in California a few tech bros probably spit out their kombucha.
He tore into Facebooks and Googles for hiding their algorithms, calling for “free algorithms” instead. Whatever that means. Classic Macron — one minute he’s talking democracy, the next he’s pitching digital curfews. France can’t stop regulating stuff it barely understands.
Meanwhile, the U.S. calls Europe’s tech laws a “Free Speech graveyard.” Great. So now the guys who sell ads off hate clicks are the heroes of liberty.
Both sides swear they’re saving democracy — one from censorship, the other from chaos. But really, they just want to control the feed.
Whose freedom are we even talking about — yours, theirs, or the algorithm’s?
#BigTech#Macron#FreeSpeech#Europe#ControlFreaks
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The Charlie Hebdo terrorist shooting happened on January 7, 2015, in Paris, when two terrorists attacked the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. They killed 12 innocent people, including staff and police officers, in response to the magazine’s controversial cartoons of their prophet. The attack sparked global debates about free speech, terrorism, and security. The terrorists were later killed or captured by police.📰🇫🇷
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After a brief suspension, journalist @rachblevins returns to YouTube, thanks to overwhelming public support and outcry against her removal over content related to the Ukraine war.
#RachelBlevins#YouTube#Suspension#FreeSpeech#UkraineWar
Social worker Chan Hung-sau’s case has spanned over five and a half years, stemming from the events of August 31, 2019. Despite no clear evidence of her participation in any violent actions, she was convicted upon retrial on March 11, 2025, and immediately remanded for sentencing in April alongside three co-defendants. She was charged with rioting merely for shouting words through a microphone, which the court deemed provocative. This highlights how, under the #HongKong judicial system, one can face rioting charges simply for standing against the government.
#FreeSpeech
社工陳虹秀因 2019 年 8 月 31 日灣仔事件被控暴動，案件歷時逾五年半。儘管沒有明確證據顯示她參與任何暴力行動，她仍於 2025 年 3 月 11 日被裁定罪成，並即時還押，將於 4 月與三名認罪被告一同判刑。陳僅因用咪向警員叫喊，即被控暴動，法庭更以言論具挑釁性為由定罪。這突顯在香港司法制度下，只要反對政府，便可能被控以暴動罪。
#香港#司法#陳虹秀#示威#言論自由
Hong Kong Man Found Guilty of Inciting Violence
- A 64-year-old man, Pun Tak-shu, was convicted of inciting violence through a Facebook post.
- His post suggested ways to harm former city leader Carrie Lam.
- District Judge Stanley Chan ruled the comments were not mere jokes.
- The court noted the violent protests in 2019 as context for the ruling.
- Pun's comments garnered 43 comments and 16 likes from his followers.
- The ruling highlights the serious consequences of words in a sensitive political climate.
- Raises questions about freedom of expression and political discourse in Hong Kong.
- Opinion: The court's actions reflect a troubling trend of penalizing individuals who criticize the government, stifling dissent and limiting free speech.
- 法官判定64歲的潘德樹因在Facebook上發表煽動暴力的言論而被定罪。
- 他的帖子建議如何傷害前特首林鄭月娥。
- 區域法官陳兆愷裁定這些言論並非單純的玩笑。
- 法庭指出2019年的暴力抗議活動作為裁決的背景。
- 潘的言論引來43條評論及16個讚好。
- 此裁決突顯在敏感政治氣候中言論的嚴重後果。
- 引發對香港言論自由及政治討論的質疑。
- 意見： 法院的行為反映出一種令人擔憂的趨勢，即對批評政府的個人進行懲罰，壓制異議並限制言論自由。
#HongKong#Justice#FreeSpeech
#香港司法#言論自由#政治氣候#煽動
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/10/02/hong-kong-man-found-guilty-of-inciting-violence-over-social-media-post-about-killing-former-leader-carrie-lam/
黎智英提到願意坐監犧牲，並表示：「我不認為我做了違法的事，但已坐牢4年。」這番話引發社會廣泛關注，凸顯了他對於香港民主和自由的堅持。
黎智英的案件再次提醒我們，中共如何摧毀法治，將政治犯無審判地投入監獄，這對言論自由和人權的威脅不容忽視。
#黎智英#言論自由#香港#人權#民主
In a recent interview, Jimmy Lai expressed his willingness to sacrifice by going to prison, stating, "I don't believe I did anything illegal, but I have been in jail for 4 years." His words have sparked widespread attention, highlighting his commitment to democracy and freedom in Hong Kong.
Lai's case serves as a reminder of how the CCP destroys the rule of law, jailing political prisoners without trial, posing a serious threat to free speech and human rights.
#JimmyLai#FreeSpeech#HongKong#HumanRights#Democracy
#Telegram#TelegramSupport#TelegramBan#Censorship#FreeSpeech#HumanRights#Ukraine#Украина#Россия#Russia#война#СВО#армия#Путин#Putin
А что, кто-то сомневался?
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張雅笛（Tara）是一位在法國生活的中國學生與倡議者，因推動藏漢和平對話而在雲南失踪。她的失踪凸顯中共對全球異議人士的監控與打壓。請與我們一起呼籲真相與正義。
#張雅笛#人權#言論自由
Zhang Yadi (Tara), a Chinese student and advocate based in France, went missing in Yunnan after promoting peaceful dialogue between Han and Tibetan communities. Her disappearance highlights the CCP’s global surveillance and repression of activists. Join us in demanding truth and justice.
#ZhangYadi#HumanRights#FreeSpeech#CCPoppression#politicalprisoner