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We sued for answers on Medicare's AI experiment. What we found were problems on top of problems.

Learn more with the latest EFFector newsletter and podcast: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/medicares-ai-experiment-effector-3820

Teachers know more about what their students need than a trillion-dollar monopolist. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/google-forcing-ai-students-bs

Google should let people turn off AI in search — especially educators. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/google-forcing-ai-students-bs

“When the CEO of a very prominent company that enables human rights abuses goes and starts another company, the chances that it is also based on a lack of respect for human rights are pretty high,” EFF’s

told Canada's Investigative Journalism Foundation. https://theijf.org/article/former-ceo-of-israeli-spyware-company-seeking-ontario-contracts-for-his-new-firm

EFF, along with the ACLU, have once again argued in federal court that searching ALPR databases required a warrant.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/were-asking-appeals-court-require-warrant-alpr-searches

EFF will work to make sure the rising tide of bipartisan opposition to mass surveillance doesn’t end with this week’s midterm election. Legislatures must pass legislation to curb these violations of our privacy rights – and we’ve drawn a road map for them. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/effs-state-legislative-agenda-end-alpr-mass-surveillance

"The numbers reported to EFF amount to a dragnet domestic surveillance program by Trump's Homeland Security Department,” U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-OR, told

.

We agree, and that’s why we’re demanding even more information about those 185,000 administrative subpoenas. https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-has-used-this-controversial-investigative-tool-185000-times-since-trump-took-office/

Surveillance is “infrastructure,” EFF’s Matthew Guariglia told

, and whatever justification the government might give for buying all of these tools (like crime) often isn’t the only thing they’ll use it for (like citizens practicing their First Amendment rights). https://newrepublic.com/article/217508/ice-surveillance-protestors-trump-threat

For years, “grassroots activists across the country have been demanding that city councils exercise their procurement power to refuse to pay for ALPRs,” EFF’s

told

, and “many city councils are listening.” https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/05/at-least-10-local-governments-have-moved-to-drop-flocks-surveillance-cameras-since-summer/

One of the biggest tech companies shouldn’t steamroll how schools teach via an update. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/google-forcing-ai-students-bs

Documents disclosed after years of delays and tech woes show social media surveillance was a prominent feature of U.S. Postal Service’s iCOP program: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/postal-service-surveilled-protest-activities-online-little-rules-oversight

You cannot defend free expression by silencing the people who document censorship. We stand with https://sflc.in, IFF, @geoblockedindia, and India's digital rights community. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/when-watchdogs-are-silenced-indias-crackdown-those-documenting-online-censorship

“To the extent that there’s this emboldened sense that we want to do something to rein in tech companies, consumer data privacy is the way to go,” EFF’s India McKinney told

. “If we have a new electorate that is newly emboldened to stand up to bullies, let’s start there.” https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/midterm-election-2026-democrats-rein-in-big-tech-reaction/

Looking for some weekend reading? We've got you covered. Our new mag, Desire Lines: Encoding Queer Digital Futures, is out! Read seven stories that imagine digital futures rooted in queer creativity, resistance, and possibility. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/presenting-desire-lines-encoding-queer-digital-futures

“As a functional ban on social media for youth under 16, AB 1709 cuts young people off from essential information and experiences, silencing the very voices it claims to protect,” EFF's Rindala Alajaji said in our press briefing, as

reports. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/05/meta-google-and-tiktok-sue-california-ag-over-teen-social-media-law/

The organizations documenting online censorship in India are now the ones being targeted. Several organizations have faced takedown requests from the Delhi Police. We stand in solidarity with those defending the right to speak and access information. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/when-watchdogs-are-silenced-indias-crackdown-those-documenting-online-censorship

Regardless of the technology, it's unconstitutional for the government to get a warrant to track every phone in a given geographical area.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/were-asking-ninth-circuit-hold-reverse-location-warrants-categorically

It took years to obtain records about the U.S. Postal Service's social media surveillance program, "iCOP." They show little oversight or legal justification, poor record-keeping, and no recognition that its surveillance of protests chills our rights. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/postal-service-surveilled-protest-activities-online-little-rules-oversight

Join EFF for a livestreamed conversation on how you could be paying more for a product based on factors like your location, purchase history, or online browsing. We'll be chatting 11 AM PT on Nov 5th. https://www.eff.org/livestream-spricing

Social media platforms have glitches near elections, but "Meta just needs to have an affirmative plan for this and not just try to respond as they happen,” EFF’s

told

. Until then, “they’re not going to dispel suspicion that things are politically motivated.” https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/11/trump-wanted-to-give-no-kings-no-air-then-meta-suspended-its-instagram/

Egypt is moving to shut down Mada Masr, one of the country's most important independent newsrooms. Its editor-in-chief, Lina Attalah, faces another trial, while the outlet has been ordered to close. This attack on press freedom demands an international response. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/11/independent-digital-media-not-privilege-governments-can-revoke-fight-save-egypts

Anonymous speech online protects critics from government retaliation. EFF is asking a court to stand up for that right during the grand jury process. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/court-should-curb-abuse-grand-jury-subpoenas-targeting-social-media-users

Did you know that companies increasingly use personal data to set individualized prices? To learn more, join EFF, @consumerreports.org, and @techequity.bsky.social on Nov 5th at 11 AM Pacific to hear more about this topic. https://www.eff.org/livestream-spricing

We knew asking you to give Linux a try was a big ask, but did you take the step? How’d it go? If you made the leap, tell your friends with this badge! https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-major-operating-systems

Rayhunter is EFF’s open-source project designed to detect police using cell-site simulators (also known as Stingrays or IMSI catchers) to spy on you while you are going about your everyday life. @cooperq.com broke it down for @davidbombal.bsky.social.

As Opt Out October comes to a close, we want to take a moment to share some more outside resources to consider on your journey to find alternatives to the major tech companies’ products. After all, Opt Out October can and should be a yearlong process. https://www.eff.org/pages/welcome-opt-out-october-lets-take-control-our-data-and-our-devices

Got questions about how your data shapes the prices you see? Join us today for "Same Product, Different Price" at 11AM PT. https://eff.org/livestream-spricing

Last year, we sued the government for sharing federal workers' confidential personnel files with DOGE. In a victory for our privacy, a court ruled this month that the government broke the law. Find out more with our latest issue of EFFector: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/fighting-doges-data-grab-effector-3819

Copyright orders from a French court have led Quad9 to withdraw its privacy-protective DNS service from the country—a loss for internet users. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/french-courts-site-blocking-orders-drive-quad9-out-france

One little change in the Settings can go a long way toward controlling your privacy. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/victory-you-can-now-exclude-apps-siri-ai

Opt Out October is all about user choice. It’s about tweaking software to be more privacy-protective, or when that’s not possible, finding alternatives. https://www.eff.org/pages/welcome-opt-out-october-lets-take-control-our-data-and-our-devices

Quad9 is leaving France because of misguided website blocking. Congress should take note as it considers site-blocking bills. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/french-courts-site-blocking-orders-drive-quad9-out-france

Data brokers and advertisers argue that location data itself is not sensitive data, EFF’s Mario Trujillo told KFF Health News, as reported in

. “But location data is sensitive. It’s the comprehensive collection of location data that reveals sensitive things.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/10/28/your-phone-knows-youre-doctor-data-brokers-are-profiting-it/

Have you taken the steps to opt out of some (or all?!?) the software that’s made by the major tech companies? Tell your friends with this adorable badge! https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-software-made-big-tech

Quad9 helps protect internet users from malware and phishing. Now copyright site-blocking orders are pushing it out of France. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/french-courts-site-blocking-orders-drive-quad9-out-france

New records obtained by EFF expose more problems with Medicare’s AI-driven prior authorization program and show why we need stronger legal limits around government use of automated decision-making. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/new-records-obtained-eff-expose-more-problems-medicares-ai-experiment

Reddit's win over SerpAPI and Perplexity sets a dangerous precident, and will embolden gatekeepers to make the web less open. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/anti-circumvention-laws-raise-cost-knowledge

EFF’s

helped San Diego’s

delve into the fast-growing network of AI-powered surveillance at the U.S.-Mexico border. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/ai-surveillance-towers-at-us-mexico-border-spark-privacy-concern/509-d6504970-ac1f-4694-8d8f-cc07851f91a9

ALPR camera networks are routinely abused for everything from stalking romantic partners to tracking peaceful protesters. Misconduct is built into the system, and this dangerous mass surveillance network can't be fixed. Read EFF’s agenda for state lawmakers on why a total ban is the only complete solution. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/effs-state-legislative-agenda-end-alpr-mass-surveillance

Don’t let the major companies control every bit of tech you touch. Tweak a few settings, or opt out of their options entirely. Either way, you win. https://www.eff.org/pages/welcome-opt-out-october-lets-take-control-our-data-and-our-devices

Have you lost an account, or been wrongly blocked by an age check? Are you a parent who had trouble giving consent? Tell EFF how new social media restrictions are affecting you by emailing us at [email protected]. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/two-states-can-now-restrict-social-media-access-heres-what-do-next

The Canadian Senate has a chance to stop the dangerous surveillance powers inherent in Bill C-22. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/canadians-are-running-out-time-oppose-dangerous-c-22-surveillance-bill

The Vulnerability Apocalypse is here, and computer security is about to get a whole lot worse. Here's what you can do. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/computer-security-about-get-lot-worse-heres-what-you-can-do

Public pushback against police ALPRs is growing across the US, and state lawmakers are taking notice. Check out EFF’s latest blog post outlining a framework for state legislators to rein in warrantless ALPR surveillance and protect civil liberties. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/effs-state-legislative-agenda-end-alpr-mass-surveillance

An appeals court has allowed Florida and Georgia to start enforcing online age gates. Some young people will lose accounts, and everyone faces new privacy risks. Here’s what to know, and what to do next. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/two-states-can-now-restrict-social-media-access-heres-what-do-next

Canada’s dangerous C-22 surveillance bill is now before the Senate. It will force tech companies to build surveillance into their products, threatening everyone’s security and privacy. There’s still time to speak out. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/canadians-are-running-out-time-oppose-dangerous-c-22-surveillance-bill

More than 4 million people already use EFF’s free tracker-blocking extension to stop companies from spying on them online. Safari users can now install Privacy Badger and join them in the fight against online tracking. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/announcing-privacy-badger-safari-macos

EFF has released a State Legislative Agenda to end ALPR mass surveillance. The ideal solution? Ban ALPRs entirely. They are fundamentally incompatible with a free society and cannot be fixed. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/effs-state-legislative-agenda-end-alpr-mass-surveillance

Just because surveillance is widespread doesn't mean we have to accept it. Our new license plate frame and sticker bundle won't prevent your car from being tracked, but it can help bring attention to an issue that affects everyone on the road. https://shopeff.org/products/surveillance-pack

ATTENTION LAWMAKERS: Wondering how to respond to the growing public backlash against ALPR mass surveillance with real policy change? EFF’s new State Legislative Agenda outlines how states can ban these camera networks or strictly curtail their abuse. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/effs-state-legislative-agenda-end-alpr-mass-surveillance

EFF’s Privacy Badger is now available on Safari for macOS! Whether you want to protect yourself from data brokers or don’t want Big Tech profiting off your browsing, Privacy Badger is here to help. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/announcing-privacy-badger-safari-macos

Sick of paying subscription fees to all the major tech companies for software you don’t even enjoy using? Now’s the perfect time to hunt down alternatives. https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-software-made-big-tech

Switching from Flock to Axon isn't a solution. As EFF's

told KOLO ABC7 Reno, "People don't want mass surveillance." https://www.kolotv.com/2026/10/20/city-reno-council-vote-22m-axon-tech-deal-that-would-expand-police-surveillance-tools/

VICTORY! EFF, our co-counsel and our clients have won our lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. A judge agreed OPM violated the law when it disclosed millions of federal employee records to DOGE agents. The court will decide the remedy at a later date. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/victory-court-rules-opms-disclosure-personal-records-doge-unlawful

Age verification “starts creating a serious risk for all internet users, not just young people, by requiring these companies that already collect a ton of data from us to collect even more,” EFF’s

told Atlanta News First. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10/19/federal-court-clears-georgias-under-16-social-media-law-critics-warn-supreme-court-fight-looms/

The Trump administration is using AI to surveil the social media accounts of noncitizens for views it doesn’t like. We’re challenging that in court, and we just won a big early ruling. Read our deep dive on the decision: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/our-lawsuit-against-trump-administrations-social-media-surveillance-moves-forward

“Just switch to Linux” used to be advice reserved for super-nerds on obscure forums, but these days it’s far less intimidating. Give it a try. https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-major-operating-systems

We know EFF’s new license plate frame won’t stop police from tracking your car everywhere you go. But it will tell them how you feel about it, and speaking out helps create change. https://shopeff.org/products/no-tracking-license-plate-frame

News publishers are worried about AI scraping. But as Brewster Kahle writes in the Atlantic today, blocking the Wayback Machine leaves holes in the public record, and takes away evidence journalists themselves need to hold the powerful accountable.

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/10/blocking-internet-archive-will-not-stop-ai/689065/

Cities should not buy automated license plate readers. Where they still operate, courts and state legislatures must require police to get a warrant before searching stored ALPR data. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/require-police-get-warrant-search-alpr-data

The big tech companies have been the default software for far too long. Take a few steps and find software you actually like to use. https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-software-made-big-tech

Exciting news: EFF’s Privacy Badger is now available on Safari for macOS! https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/announcing-privacy-badger-safari-macos

Canada’s Bill C-22 could force tech companies to build surveillance into their systems. That puts everyone’s privacy and security at risk. Canadians: Tell the Senate to stop it before becomes law.

https://action.openmedia.org/s/10016904/znS7mbZnv. (OpenMedia’s privacy policy applies to this petition.)

The current U.S. administration is using AI to surveil the social media accounts of noncitizens for views it doesn’t like. We’re challenging that in court, and we just won a big early ruling. Read our deep dive on the decision:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/our-lawsuit-against-trump-administrations-social-media-surveillance-moves-forward

Canadians: Bill C-22 threatens the privacy of all communications. This dangerous surveillance bill can be fixed.

has a petition demanding the Canadian Senate defend our digital rights.

https://action.openmedia.org/s/10016908/znS7mbZnv (Petition hosted by OpenMedia; its privacy policy applies.)

A federal court said it’s reasonable for noncitizens to self-censor when the government is monitoring their posts and threatening deportation. This is a First Amendment harm. Here’s why our social media surveillance lawsuit is moving forward:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/our-lawsuit-against-trump-administrations-social-media-surveillance-moves-forward

Cell-site simulators (CSS, also known as Stingrays or IMSI catchers) are devices that masquerade as legitimate cell-phone towers, tricking phones within a certain radius into connecting to the device rather than a tower. Our tool, Rayhunter, can help you find them. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/meet-rayhunter-new-open-source-tool-eff-detect-cellular-spying

“People don’t understand what kind of data they’re handing over,” EFF’s

told

because Muse’s user interface is designed to encourage you to overshare. "It’s using dark patterns, and as a result you end up with Muse doing things that people don’t want.” https://www.theverge.com/tech/1011938/muse-ai-data-friends-consent

California enacted new laws barring workplace surveillance & banning use of AI to fire workers without adequate human oversight. “Those are the kinds of laws we would like to see — laws that narrowly target real harms of AI that are already happening," EFF’s Tori Noble told the San Francisco Examiner. https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/how-california-is-answering-public-cry-for-ai-rules/article_2254fab2-d64c-4f4e-b67b-c076eac7f956.html

EFF is coming to Portland! Join us on October 22 for a casual meetup with us and fellow privacy and free speech supporters. https://www.eff.org/event/speakeasy-portland

We’re bringing the fight against warrantless ALPR searches to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/were-asking-wisconsin-supreme-court-end-warrantless-alpr-searches

Cindy Cohn - then a young pro bono lawyer working with EFF, and later EFF’s legal director and executive director - won the case that determined code is constitutionally protected speech, allowing the modern internet. Hear Episode 2 of our "Privacy’s Defenders" podcast: “No Privacy Without Encryption.” https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/privacys-defenders-podcast-no-privacy-without-encryption

We’re not surprised to learn the DHS’s own Inspector General has found serious flaws in how the TSA protects its facial recognition data.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/dhs-inspector-general-finds-tsa-not-properly-safeguarding-passenger-facial

Tune into the latest EFFector podcast: "The Government Is Using AI to Surveil Social Media. Here's How We're Fighting Back." This time, we're talking about our lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional social media surveillance program. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/victory-freedom-speech-online-effector-3818

By default, most companies that make chatbots and other AI software collect and use your data for AI training. But you can opt out of that training. https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-ai-tools-or-training-made-big-tech

“Using an advanced surveillance capability such as a cell-site simulator against members of the free press for reporting stories that are unfavorable to the president is an appalling attack on the First Amendment,” EFF’s

told

. https://www.wired.com/story/feds-got-warrants-to-use-fake-cell-towers-to-hunt-down-don-lemons-producer/

“The public conversation hasn’t caught up to how much of a problem drones are at this point,” EFF’s Beryl Lipton told

. “There are very high-resolution cameras that can see thousands of feet away and are designed to not be seen by the people on the street.” https://www.fastcompany.com/91621503/flock-is-facing-a-surveillance-backlash-meanwhile-its-drone-business-is-booming

EU policymakers claim that their Kids Act will keep the internet safe by treating every user as a child unless they age-verify. They are incorrect - this is a prohibitive proposal that puts all online services behind age gates. We urge the EU Parliament to reject it.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/09/eu-kids-act-wont-keep-internet-accountable-and-trustworthy

The American Copyright Protection Act would let copyright owners seek court orders forcing ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block Americans’ from accessing to entire websites. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/congress-has-another-site-blocking-bill-and-one-targets-vpns

In its new crackdown, the Turkish government is targeting LGBTQ+ groups’ websites and social media channels for alleged obscene posts accessible to children. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/turkish-crackdown-lgbtq-organizations-threatens-freedom-expression-and-association

Federal consolidation of our data leads to mistakes, abuses, and a lack of trust in institutions meant to protect us. But we all deserve to live in a world where our data is not combined and weaponized against us. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/resisting-menace-federal-data-consolidation

Much of the advocacy around age verification discusses the privacy harms of age verification. Yet these measures also threaten something more fundamental: equal access to information and the ability to exercise free expression. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/when-no-id-means-no-internet-age-verification-and-right-access-information

A new site-blocking bill in Congress has procedural improvements. But it also explicitly reaches VPNs and broadens what kind of websites can be targeted. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/congress-has-another-site-blocking-bill-and-one-targets-vpns

Site-blocking isn’t just theoretically dangerous. Italy’s system blocked hundreds of innocent websites. Spain’s swept up domains belonging to Greenpeace and Harvard. Now Congress wants to bring this to the U.S. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/congress-has-another-site-blocking-bill-and-one-targets-vpns

Framing the work of LGBTQ+ organizations as organized crime is a new low for Turkey, where human rights have long been under attack. We call on Turkish authorities to end the discriminatory crackdown on queer rights groups." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/turkish-crackdown-lgbtq-organizations-threatens-freedom-expression-and-association

Yes, switching to Linux sounds scary. But it’s not as hard as you might think, and you don’t even have to fully commit to it. https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-major-operating-systems

Today is DAF Day! This event highlights the millions of donor-advised funds people have set up to make their charitable donations. If you have a DAF, consider supporting EFF to ensure that the next generation of tech will strengthen our freedom! https://www.eff.org/daf

Local cops now have access to sophisticated spy tech. Learn more about cell-site simulators, automated license plate readers, drones, and more at EFF's Street-Level Surveillance project. https://www.eff.org/sls

Let’s be clear: this isn’t about removing access to an infringing work–that already exists via the DMCA. It is about making an entire website inaccessible for everyone trying to visit it. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/site-blocking-will-not-defend-ip-no-matter-bills-name

The big tech companies want you to believe that their default software offerings are the only option, but spoiler alert, there’s a wide array of fantastic software out there. https://www.eff.org/pages/i-want-opt-out-software-made-big-tech#main-content

There are risks associated with attending a protest, and taking steps to mitigate them can go a long way in ensuring you—and the data you value—are kept safe. https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/attending-protest

EFF joins 80 civil society organizations and independent media outlets in condemning the escalating crackdown on independent Egyptian investigative journalism platform Matsadaash https://timep.org/2026/09/30/global-call-for-the-release-of-entire-newsroom-at-egyptian-investigative-journalism-platform-matsadaash/

“My big concern is that automakers love to collect data,” EFF's Matthew Guariglia told

. “With autonomous vehicles, there’s even more data to collect. And the more data they collect, the more they’re going to find reasons to sell it.” https://www.wired.com/story/when-the-robotaxis-are-watching-you/

Ready to free yourself from Big Tech tools? Opt Out October is the time to do it. Once you manage to make some changes, give yourself one of these merit badges and share your accomplishments! https://www.eff.org/pages/welcome-opt-out-october-lets-take-control-our-data-and-our-devices

In a win for digital rights, a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Utah’s draconian anti-VPN age verification law. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/court-agrees-eff-utahs-vpn-law-demands-technical-impossibility

Site-blocking isn’t just theoretically dangerous. Italy’s system blocked hundreds of innocent websites. Spain’s swept up domains belonging to Greenpeace and Harvard. Now Congress wants to bring this to the U.S. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/congress-has-another-site-blocking-bill-and-one-targets-vpns

If you are an Android user, you may have noticed it already: Google has begun allowing rival, third-party app stores to be distributed through the Google Play Store. And if you are a developer, you may have noticed new options for billing and distributing your apps. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/challengers-approach-third-party-app-stores-arrive-google-play

When state lawmakers attempt to rewrite how the internet works, users rely on courts to recognize that laws can’t make technical impossibilities a reality. Thankfully, a court has blocked Utah’s attempt to restrict VPN use. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/court-agrees-eff-utahs-vpn-law-demands-technical-impossibility

Regulations for cybersecurity at AI labs must be careful, precise, and practical, EFF’s India McKinney told KQED News, as well as flexible enough to evolve with the tech. Tying new mandates to evidence-backed security protocols also protects the public without impeding AI development. https://www.kqed.org/news/12102152/experts-urge-federal-lawmakers-to-regulate-ai-will-anyone-heed-their-alarm

Concerned about mass surveillance, from Flock ALPRs to face recognition to creepy ads that seem to know everything we’re thinking and planning? Meet those who’ve been warning about and fighting this dystopia for decades on the “Privacy’s Defenders” podcast. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/09/privacys-defenders-podcast-cowboys-cypherpunks-and-visionaries