There is a lot of bad on the internet and it seems to only be getting worse. But one of the things the internet did well, and is worth preserving, is nontraditional paths for creativity, journalism, and criticism.
Whether due to generative AI hallucinations or human sloppiness, the internet is increasingly rife with bogus news content—and you can count EFF among the victims. WinBuzzer published a story June 26 with the headline, “Microsoft Is Getting Sued over Using Nearly 200,000 Pirated Books for AI...
This is the seventh installment in a blog series documenting EFF's findings from the Stop Censoring Abortion campaign. You can read additional posts here. For users hoping to promote or boost an abortion-related post on Meta platforms, the Community Standards are just step one. While the Community...
As the first copyright cases concerning AI reach appeals courts, EFF wants to protect important, beneficial uses of this technology—including AI for legal research. That’s why we weighed in on the long-running case of Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence. This case raises at least two important issues: the use of...
This post is an adapted version of the article originally published at Silla Vacía Heads of state and governments of the Americas will gather this December at the Tenth Summit of the Americas in the Dominican Republic to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the region’s nations. As...
This post was co-authored by EFF legal intern Olivia Miller.For most Americans—driving is a part of everyday life. Practically speaking, many of us drive to work, school, play, and anywhere in between. Not only do we visit places that give insights into our personal lives, but we sometimes use vehicles...
The European Union Council is once again debating its controversial message scanning proposal, aka “Chat Control,” that would lead to the scanning of private conversations of billions of people. Chat Control, which EFF has strongly opposed since it was first introduced in 2022, keeps being mildly tweaked...
Deeplinks Blog by Electronic Frontier Foundation | September 29, 2025
On September 22, it was announced that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had issued a pardon for Alaa’s release after six years in prison. Alaa Abd El Fattah is finally free and at home with his family.
Join EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meet up on Saturday, October 18 in NYC! Raise a glass and discover EFF's latest work defending digital freedoms online. This event is a free, casual gathering to give you a chance to mingle with local EFF supporters and...
Join EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meet up on Wednesday, October 15 in Seattle, Washington! Raise a glass and discover EFF's latest work defending digital freedoms online. This event is a free, casual gathering to give you a chance to mingle with local EFF supporters...
EFF will host this event at the University of Washington. How Surveillance Targets Women and Gender-Queer PeopleJoin us for "How Surveillance Targets Women and Gender-Queer People" at the University of Washington. Learn how women and gender queer people can protect themselves from digital surveillance and online invasions of privacy...
Join EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meet up on Saturday, October 25 in Portland, Oregon! Raise a glass and discover EFF's latest work defending digital freedoms online. This event is a free, casual gathering to give you a chance to mingle with local EFF supporters...
Jimmy Kimmel has been in the news a lot recently, which means the ongoing lawsuit against him by perennial late night punching bag/convicted fraudster/former congressman George Santos flew under the radar. But what happened in that case is an important illustration of the limits of both copyright law and the"fine...
This is the sixth installment in a blog series documenting EFF's findings from the Stop Censoring Abortion campaign. You can read additional posts here. When we started our Stop Censoring Abortion campaign, we heard from activists, advocacy organizations, researchers, and even healthcare providers who had all experienced...
EFF is thrilled to partner with the Roxie Theater for a special screening of the iconic film 1984. Before the movie, we'll share a bit about our work defending privacy and free speech online. You can also find us in the lobby to chat about our latest projects—or introduce...
