Category: Censorship

‘Joyland,’ an L.G.B.T. Pakistani Film, Is Celebrated Abroad

Saim Sadiq’s feature “Joyland,” which includes a transgender woman’s love affair, cannot be shown in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
Combating Disinformation Wanes at Social Media Giants

The New York Times – Business:
As the companies have shed jobs recently, many teams assigned to combat false and misleading information have taken a hit.
The Toll That Twitter’s Glitches Is Taking on Chinese Activists

The New York Times – Business:
As the Elon Musk-owned social media service encounters interruptions and bugs, Chinese dissidents and activists said they feared they were being muzzled.
Meta to Reinstate Trump’s Facebook and Instagram Accounts

The New York Times – Business:
Donald Trump had been barred from the social media platforms after the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol. Twitter reinstated him last year.
Without a Covid Narrative, China’s Censors Are Not Sure What to Do

The New York Times – Business:
The end of “zero Covid” has undermined years of official propaganda, and the vast censorship system is struggling to catch up.
Musk Asks Twitter Users If He Should Step Down After Fury Over His Policies

The New York Times – Business:
Fury mounted over Mr. Musk’s moves to prevent Twitter users from sharing links to other social media platforms. The billionaire also asked whether he should remain as head of the service.
Elon Musk Flexes His Media Muscle by Suspending Reporters on Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk’s moves this week set off a heated debate about complex issues of free speech and online censorship.
Twitter Suspends Journalists’ Accounts, Some of Whom Wrote About Musk

The New York Times – Business:
The social media service, which is owned by Elon Musk, said the accounts were suspended for “violating the Twitter rules” but did not provide details.
An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War

The New York Times – Business:
Leaked emails detail how Russia’s biggest state broadcaster, working with the nation’s security services, mined right-wing American news and Chinese media to craft a narrative that Moscow was winning.
‘I Will Keep Fighting’: China’s Protesters Say It’s Bigger Than Covid

The New York Times – Business:
The restrictions that drove people into the streets last month are being rolled back. But many of those who demonstrated say they want more.
Inside the Face-Off Between Russia and a Small Internet Access Firm

The New York Times – Business:
The cat-and-mouse experience of Proton, a Swiss company, shows what it’s like to be targeted by Russian censors — and what it takes to fight back.
The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT

The New York Times – Business:
A new chatbot from OpenAI is inspiring awe, fear, stunts and attempts to circumvent its guardrails.