Censorship Project

EA suspended a Battlefield 6 player for using the slang "GGEZ," deemed as "Hateful Conduct," blocking the user for a week. The slang, which means "good game, easy," is often employed sarcastically in gaming. The incident highlights EA's strict conduct policies to ensure an inclusive gaming environment. Critics argue this is another instance of Big Tech censorship, urging more transparency and…

A British documentary highlighting the rise of Orwellian language policing in the U.K. is ironically being censored on the platform X due to a 2023 law requiring age verification. Users must log into age-verified accounts to view it, limiting exposure. The documentary, which contains no inappropriate content, faces restrictions that hinder its reach and awareness of U.K.’s censorship practices…

The 21st annual Free Speech Week marked a pivotal moment in America’s push toward reinvigorating free speech principles, hailed by the Media Research Center (MRC). The late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was posthumously awarded for his fierce advocacy of free speech rooted in Christian and conservative beliefs. The tribute sparked discussions about growing intolerance and…

Preston Byrne, a lawyer and fellow at the Adam Smith Institute, advocates for a legal doctrine, "Lex loci machinae," which suggests that U.S.-based tech platforms should follow American laws, not foreign censorship rules. Byrne aims to protect First Amendment rights and combat international overreach from countries like the U.K., which enforces strict online speech regulations. This approach…

On this 21st annual Free Speech Week, the Media Research Center recognized numerous individuals across the political sphere from the Trump administration to the halls of Congress and from public advocacy to the courts, but none were more deserving than the late Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. 

In the current climate of shifting political landscapes, MRC celebrated the importance of free speech by honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the 2025 MRC Free Speech Award. Amid debates over Big Tech's liability under Section 230, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to clarify tech platforms' Section 230 protections. Advocates like Governor Greg Abbott, Vice President JD Vance and…

Trump's AI czar, David Sacks, criticized Reid Hoffman of Anthropic for supporting a "backdoor Woke AI" agenda, accusing the AI company of backing leftist regulations after hiring the "Biden AI team." This comes amidst claims of bias in AI development favoring a Democratic agenda, with AI regulations in Democratic-led states potentially setting national precedents. The debate highlights broader…

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff criticized ChatGPT for refusing to modify an image due to alleged "copyright infringement" involving conference necklaces he and Sam Altman wore. Instead, he turned to Elon Musk's AI, Grok, which complied. This sparked discussions on AI and copyright, with MRC Free Speech America highlighting ChatGPT's alignment with left-leaning media.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov warns that global censorship poses a threat to internet freedom unless countries resist government overreach. Highlighting measures like age restrictions and message monitoring in regions like Australia, the EU, and the UK, Durov stresses the urgency of fighting for free speech. Arrested in France for protecting user privacy, he warns of a looming dystopian future…

OpenAI admitted to political bias in its AI chatbot, releasing a study claiming a 30% bias reduction in the latest model. Despite this, research shows ChatGPT still displays bias, favoring left-leaning perspectives and media sources. OpenAI identified five bias factors but ignored instances of bias that don't easily fit these categories. Critics recommend reevaluating bias criteria to create a…

AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Meta AI, buried and downplayed former President Donald Trump's role in negotiating a recent Israel-Hamas peace deal, often crediting multiple parties instead. Despite Trump's announcement of the deal as part of his "peace plan," the AI responses largely attributed the success to broader diplomatic efforts involving various countries and leaders, including Joe…

Google's refusal to change its censorship policies has caught the attention of free speech advocates and politicians. In response to allegations of content moderation influenced by the U.S. government, Google offered no new admissions or changes. Meanwhile, debates over digital ID systems in the U.K. reveal concerns about privacy and control, with parallels drawn to potential U.S.…

YouTube briefly shut down Monét Souza's channel, A Message of Hope, citing violations related to spam, though it focuses on Catholic faith and values. Souza argued this was an act of "Christian persecution." YouTube later reinstated the channel but provided no explanation for its initial removal. Souza celebrated the reversal, emphasizing the channel's mission to inspire through faith, morals…

In recent years, the left has shifted the Overton window away from America's founding ideals by manipulating the media and engaging in censorship. Recent events surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk have sparked debates about the limits of free speech. Amid censorship concerns, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr highlighted the responsibility of broadcasters to serve the public interest, challenging…