Facebook Covid ‘misinformation’ crackdown sparks freedom of speech fears

Facebook will crack down on ‘misinformation’ about Covid-19, including claims that coronavirus was man-made, the tech giant has announced, sparking freedom of speech fears. The news comes despite the outbreak’s source still not being identified, and after WHO scientists researching the origins of Covid in China said it is ‘extremely unlikely’ the virus leaked from a lab. … Read more

Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyer spells out ‘free speech’ trial strategy

Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyer spells out ‘free speech’ trial strategy: ‘Just because someone gave a speech and people got excited doesn’t mean it’s the speechmaker’s fault.’ Trumps lawyers submitted their first impeachment brief for Senate trial Tuesday They argue Trump was within his First Amendment rights when he told a crowd to ‘fight like hell’ … Read more

Tom Hanks reflects on the ‘hopes and dreams’ of a nation in rousing inauguration speech

‘Tonight we ponder the United States of America’: Tom Hanks reflects on the ‘hopes and dreams’ of a nation in rousing inauguration speech as he welcomes 46th President Joe Biden The actor was chosen to give an opening speech at the Celebrating America inauguration special on Wednesday evening Hanks called for peace and union after … Read more

‘We will be back – in some form!’ Read Donald Trump’s full farewell speech

President Donald Trump gives his farewell speech at Andrews Air Force Base in the last hours of his Presidency where he promised, ‘We will be back in some form’ DONALD TRUMP: Thank you, thank you very much. Thank you very much, and we love you and I can tell you that from the bottom of … Read more

Ivanka cries while watching her father make his final speech as President

Ivanka cries while watching her father make his final speech as President alongside husband Jared, children, and Trump siblings Ivanka Trump, 39, joined Tiffany, Eric, and Don Jr. at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday morning, where their father, Donald, addressed supporters The mother-of-three scrunched her face up in sobs as she watched her dad int … Read more

Poland vows to stop social media tech giants censoring free speech

Poland vows to stop social media tech giants censoring free speech in wake of Twitter’s Donald Trump ban Social media sites would only be allowed to ban accounts for breaking Polish law Five-member ‘freedom of speech council’ would consider censorship claims Several European governments have voiced concern over power of US firms  By Afp Published: … Read more

CES 2021: COVID-killing mask’s built-in microphone amplifies speech

Razer, an electronics developer, is known for unveiling bizarre, but exciting devices, at the Consumer Electronics Show and even with the event hosted virtually, the firm did not disappoint. The Singapore-American company showcased ‘the world’s smartest mask’ that looks like a futuristic gas mask, along with a new gaming chair that includes a retractile 60-inch … Read more

COVID-killing mask that amplifies speech and gaming chair with retractable curved LED screen at CES

Razer, an electronics developer, is known for unveiling bizarre, but exciting devices, at the Consumer Electronics Show and even with the event hosted virtually, the firm did not disappoint. The Singapore-American company showcased ‘the world’s smartest mask’ that looks like a futuristic gas mask, along with a new gaming chair that includes a retractile 60-inch … Read more

Chadwick Boseman’s widow Simone Ledward honors her late husband in a moving speech

Nearly five months after his passing, Chadwick Boseman’s widow Simone Ledward Boseman honored her late husband in her first public address since his passing. Simone, 30, accepted her husband’s Tribute Award at the 30th Annual Gotham Awards on Monday night, delivering a stirring speech during the virtual awards ceremony.   Boseman was also nominated for his … Read more

Complaints to Ofcom over Channel 4’s ‘deepfake’ version of the Queen’s speech rises to 347

Number of complaints to Ofcom over Channel 4’s ‘deepfake’ version of the Queen’s speech rises to 347 as viewers slam ‘disrespectful woke rubbish’ Number of complaints to Ofcom continues to rise two weeks on from broadcast  Viewers were left reeling from the four-minute clip starring Debra Stephenson It made jibes about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle … Read more