#bannedcontent — Public Fediverse posts

Semafor: Exclusive / YouTube cracks down on ‘ghost creators’. “YouTube removed videos linked to a network of AI-supercharged ‘ghost creators’ after Semafor exposed a new online business seeking to capitalize on the platform’s advertising by churning out cheap, sensationalized political videos.”

Semafor: Exclusive / YouTube cracks down on ‘ghost creators’. “YouTube removed videos linked to a network of AI-supercharged ‘ghost creators’ after Semafor exposed a new online business seeking to capitalize on the platform’s advertising by churning out cheap, sensationalized political videos.”

Semafor: Exclusive / YouTube cracks down on ‘ghost creators’. “YouTube removed videos linked to a network of AI-supercharged ‘ghost creators’ after Semafor exposed a new online business seeking to capitalize on the platform’s advertising by churning out cheap, sensationalized political videos.”

Semafor: Exclusive / YouTube cracks down on ‘ghost creators’. “YouTube removed videos linked to a network of AI-supercharged ‘ghost creators’ after Semafor exposed a new online business seeking to capitalize on the platform’s advertising by churning out cheap, sensationalized political videos.”

Semafor: Exclusive / YouTube cracks down on ‘ghost creators’. “YouTube removed videos linked to a network of AI-supercharged ‘ghost creators’ after Semafor exposed a new online business seeking to capitalize on the platform’s advertising by churning out cheap, sensationalized political videos.”

TechSpot: Roblox is cracking down on games that reward kids for doomscrolling. “After going viral and attracting around half a million concurrent players, the Roblox experience ‘Steal an Egg’ is now facing brand-new restrictions. The widely popular user-generated gaming platform is prohibiting younger players from accessing SAE and similar experiences because they are supposedly designed to […]

Meduza: YouTube blocks Serbian director Emir Kusturica’s channel, which was co-produced with the Russian state agency Sputnik. “YouTube has blocked ‘My Life’ (Moj život), a channel run by the Serbian film director Emir Kusturica, the Serbian-language service of the Russian state news agency Sputnik said. The channel published videos produced in collaboration with Sputnik’s Serbian-language […]

404 Media: YouTube Bans Popular ASMR Artists, Accusing Them of Making ‘Sexually Gratifying’ Content. “So far, YouTube creators affected by the wave of bans who’ve spoken publicly about YouTube removing their channels include ItsBunniiASMR, Slight Sounds, Nananightray, Roseasmr, Simoneasmr, and Janina Wilhelmsen, all of whom had significant followings on the platform. There are still many ASMR […]

UA News: YouTube Has Blocked Another 25 Channels Spreading Russian Propaganda — CPD. “YouTube has blocked or completely removed another 25 channels from its platform that are linked to Russian propaganda and the information war against Ukraine. Among them are channels run by sanctioned individuals, Kremlin-affiliated media outlets, and organizations that spread disinformation and justified […]

The Register: Telegram founder accuses Meta of sabotaging access in India with BGP hijacks. “The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has suggested Meta might be using its investment in Indian telco Jio to sabotage the messaging service. Durov dropped his theory on X, writing: ‘Indian telecom Reliance is sabotaging access to Telegram for millions of users OUTSIDE India (including the UAE) via a […]

RFI: France investigates return of banned website linked to rape and sexual abuse. “France has launched an investigation into the reappearance of the website that enabled Dominique Pelicot to recruit dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife, Gisèle, after it was banned two years ago.”

Philadelphia Inquirer: Philly courts will ban all smart eyeglasses starting next week. “Philly courtrooms are remaining friendly to the Luddites. At least with eyewear. The Philadelphia court system is implementing a ban on all forms of smart or AI-integrated eyewear, the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania announced this week.”

Don't give #Trump any ideas, #Putti!

#RussianParliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed ‘#extremist’

Updated 6:47 AM EDT, July 25, 2025

MOSCOW (AP) — "The Russian parliament’s upper house on Friday quickly approved a bill that punishes #OnlineSearches for information officially branded 'extremist,' the latest in a series of moves by authorities to tighten control of the internet.

The legislation makes what it describes as 'deliberately searching for and accessing extremist materials' online punishable by a fine of up to the equivalent of $64.

"The bill, which was endorsed by the lower house earlier this week, is now set to be signed into law by President Vladimir #Putin.

The official definition of extremist activity is extremely broad and includes opposition groups like the #AntiCorruptionFoundation, created by the late opposition leader #AlexeiNavalny, and the 'international #LGBT movement.'

"It’s not clear how authorities will track down violators.

"Officials and lawmakers said ordinary internet users won’t be affected and only those who methodically seek outlawed content will be targeted. They didn’t explain how authorities would differentiate between them.

"Russians widely use #VPN services for access to #BannedContent, but authorities have sought to tighten restrictions and close the loopholes. The state communications watchdog has increasingly used technology to analyze traffic and block specific VPN protocols.

"Russian authorities have ramped up their multipronged #crackdown on dissent after sending troops into #Ukraine in February 2022.

"Since then, online #censorship and prosecutions for social media posts and comments have soared.

"Multiple independent news outlets and rights groups have been shut down, labeled as 'foreign agents' or outlawed as 'undesirable.' Hundreds of #activists and critics of the #Kremlin have faced criminal charges."

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