Censorship Project

Google’s Non-Apology, and the West’s Digital ID Creep
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.…

‘Persecution’: YouTube Removes, Reinstates Christian Lifestyle Channel
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…

Free Speech Under Attack from the Right? Yes, … and No.
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…

Meta AI Shockingly Ignores, Then Downplays 9/11 Anniversary
Meta AI shockingly failed to acknowledge the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, while even communist China’s DeepSeek AI got it right.

Big Media Cartel 2.0? The Left’s AI Copyright Gambit
The debate on whether Big Tech AI companies should compensate legacy media outlets for content has intensified, particularly with arguments from the left that mirror previous attempts to regulate tech-media relations. This discussion follows Trump's AI Action Plan. Critics argue that requiring tech giants to pay for content infringes on free speech, likening it to a media cartel. Recent…

Poynter Censorship Head Elected to Soros-Funded Media Org Leadership
Poynter’s head of the censorial International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and former PolitiFact Editor-in-Chief Angie Drobnic Holan has just been elected to the leadership cabal of a globalist media behemoth financed by leftist billionaire George Soros.

AI Race Continues: Policy Pursuits to Avoid as Tech Lunges Forward
The rapid development of AI, specifically AGI and ASI, comes with both promise and peril. While offering massive benefits like economic and scientific advancement, risks such as censorship and political bias persist. Efforts to regulate AI, like the proposed moratorium on state AI legislation, could hinder states' rights to counteract censorship. Concerns grow over AI's role in potential media…

AI’s Biggest Problem Is Clear—And It’s Not Job Disruption
Erasing Content! How Is China AI DeepSeek Better than US Competitors?
The Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, popular since its debut, erases data pertaining to sensitive topics disapproved by the Chinese government, including Tiananmen Square, Taiwan, Jimmy Lai, and Uyghur rights. Despite initially processing encoded questions on these subjects, DeepSeek self-censors, claiming ignorance. Its popularity raises concerns due to its censorship, contrasting its high praise…
It’s Back! Censorship Beginning with ‘R’ Instead of ‘D’ This Time
“The Kids Online Safety Act is back” read multiple headlines as a “bipartisan pair of senators reintroduced” the bill May 14 with a subtle change in hopes that the legislation — which thankfully flatlined in the U.S. House after it passed 91-3 in the U.S. Senate — will fare better this go-round.

FTC Chairman Asks for Censorship Examples: MRC’s CensorTrack Has 8,000
Andrew Ferguson, the new Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asked the American people to send him examples of Big Tech censorship. The Media Research Center has just the tool to deliver.

Big Tech Methods Change — BUT Secondhand Effects of Censorship Remain
Big Tech companies have evolved their censorship tactics, moving from direct actions to more subtle methods like shadowbanning and search suppression. This shift has led to a significant "secondhand censorship effect," impacting millions of users by restricting access to content they choose to follow. While platforms like X and Meta show some transparency via features like Community Notes,…

MRC Tested YouTube on Burying Rogan-Trump Video. Here’s What We Found
Google-owned YouTube is still finding new ways to interfere in the 2024 presidential election, suppressing a three-hour Rogan interview of Trump.
MRC Asked ChatGPT About Soros Prosecutors — Here’s What We Discovered
Looking for the number of George Soros-funded prosecutors? The Media Research Center has the receipts, but if you look to artificial intelligence to find the answer, don’t think it will direct you to a media outlet that will give you the results you’re looking for.