Free speech absolutism might backfire when it comes to increasing the company’s user base and profits. The Tesla co-founder and chief executive Elon Musk is set to shortly become the new owner of a slightly used social media platform with more than 217 million daily users.

Making Twitter more of a cesspool makes no business sense

A day after the Twitter deal, Elon Musk waded into the free speech issue after many left perplexed with the Tesla chief’s earlier response on the issue. In a series of tweets, the world’s richest man sought to assuage the concerns raised by a section of people who were alarmed by his statement that he would uphold the bedrock of free speech.

A day after Twitter takeover, Elon Musk reacts to concerns over free speech

The latest incident of an exiled Pakistani-born blogger claiming that the Pakistani government and Army is targeting him for speaking out against them has joined the growing list of targeted journalists who are hunted by the state.

Clampdown on media: The rise of targeted journalist killings around the world

Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a comedian who mocked a disabled teenaged singer, saying that the remarks, while disgraceful, would not lead people to discriminate as the singer had claimed.

Canada’s top court rules in favour of comedian who mocked disabled teenager

The former US President Donald Trump filed class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google, months after he was booted from all three platforms for inciting violence in the wake of the Capitol riot.

Donald Trump unveils lawsuit Facebook, Twitter and Google

Twitter claims to be the champion of free speech. What it actually does is restricts free speech. Twitted branded Gravitas Plus on abortion as 'sensitive content'. It restricted access to quote tweets, tweet activity. WION's Palki calls out #ManipulatedSocialMedia.

Gravitas: Twitter is blocking free speech, controlling conversations

The government on Thursday slammed as "baseless and false" a statement by Twitter that had alleged intimidation by police over the 'manipulated media' tags issue and threat to freedom of expression, with IT Ministry terming the company's stance as an attempt to dictate terms to the world's largest democracy.

India slams Twitter's concerns over threat to free speech

While talking about the right to show a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while defending 'free speech' said it is important but it sure does come with limits.

Canada's Justin Trudeau condemns France attacks but says free speech has limits

The Chinese foreign ministry has not yet divulged any details surrounding the disappearance of a foreign journalist, Cheng Lei. A Chinese-born Australian journalist, Lei used to work for the Chinese state media, but has been missing for two weeks.

China's silence on the disappearance of Australian journalist Cheng Lei speaks volumes

Hate speech is not free speech and the right to defend one’s idea should not end up vilifying the other community. The statements which came from Union Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur and Delhi MP Jag Parvesh Chandra were a classic example of hate speech for the electoral end.

Hate speech is not free speech

Chinese foreign ministry today claimed that the report highlighting China as having jailed the most journalists in 2019 lacked ''credibility''. The report was released by a United States-based non-profit organisation.

No 'credibility' to report highlighting detention of journalists: Chinese foreign ministry

Saudi Arabia has detained at least nine academics, writers and activists, campaigners said Monday, the latest in a series of crackdowns on intellectuals over the past two years.

Saudi Arabia: 9 academics, writers detained in new crackdown

Major Crackdown On Free Speech & Dissent In Russia.

Gravitas: In Russia, Journalist = Foreign Agent

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday defended the social media company's light regulation of speech and lack of fact-checking on political advertising while citing China's censorship as a roadblock to operating in the country.

Zuckerberg defends Facebook's approach to free speech, draws line on China

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday defended the huge social network's policy of refraining from fact-checking politicians, saying it's not the job of tech firms to "censor.

Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook's hands-off policy for politicians

Protesters rallied outside Ecuador's embassy in London on Monday on the day that documents and electronic equipment belonging to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange were expected to be seized for handover to US authorities.

Protest against seizure of Assange's belongings

Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid on Monday gave his assent to a controversial new law that local media organisations fear could cripple press freedom and curb free speech in the country.

Bangladesh president Hamid gives assent to digital law seen curbing free speech

The wealthy city state is among the countries looking to introduce legislation to rein in fake news

Singapore starts landmark public hearing on fake news

An Australian publisher has shelved plans to release a book detailing alleged Chinese interference in the country over fears of legal attacks by Beijing, the author said Monday.

Australian academic's book pulled over China backlash fears

It is in these 'open spaces' that students indulge in meaningful interactions outside of the regular classroom work ?

Redefining 'open spaces' in university campuses

Ilmi was to speak at a seminar on 'triple talaq'

Shazia Ilmi: Was not allowed to speak at Jamia because I'm from BJP

It will allow severe penalties to be imposed on those who wish to exercise their democratic rights and freedoms: US embassy

Proposed Maldives defamation bill threatens freedom of speech, critics warn

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