State dept warns countries over coercing US tech companies into censorship

State dept warns countries over coercing US tech companies into censorship

The U.S. State Department is calling out several foreign governments for allegedly pressuring American tech companies to censor content. U.S. officials said this threatens freedom of expression around the world. In a post shared by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, the department expressed concern about “efforts by governments to coerce American tech companies into targeting individuals for censorship.” The statement emphasized t…

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US State Department Calls Out Australia for Online Censorship · Caldron Pool

The U.S. State Department has criticised Australia for pressuring American tech companies to censor content, specifically highlighting a case involving Canadian activist Chris Elston, also known as “Billboard Chris.” Elston, a vocal opponent of transgender ideology, was recently targeted by the Australian eSafety Commissioner after posting on X about a transgender activist involved in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) gender care guidelines.…

US STATE DEPARTMENT CALLS OUT AUSTRALIA FOR ONLINE CENSORSHIP

“Even when content may be objectionable, censorship undermines democracy, suppresses political opponents, and degrades public safety,” the statement continued. The U.S. State Department has criticised Australia for pressuring American tech companies to censor content, specifically highlighting a case involving Canadian activist Chris Elston, also known as “Billboard Chris.” Elston, a vocal opponent of transgender ideology, […] The post US STATE …