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4 days ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
China-based AI company DeepSeek has released the latest version of its reasoning model, R1-0528, boasting technical improvements that bring it closer to the capabilities of Western leaders like OpenAI. Yet the real spotlight has landed not on its performance benchmarks, but on how aggressively it skirts politically sensitive territory.
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5 days ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
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1 week ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
Rumble, a video-sharing and cloud services company known for its commitment to free expression, has launched a strategic partnership with TRON DAO, a blockchain-based decentralized autonomous organization. While this might sound like a niche collaboration in the tech world, its significance is far-reaching, especially in the ongoing battle to wrest control of the internet away from corporate and political gatekeepers.
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2 weeks ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp has announced a major expansion of its streaming service Truth+, bringing its full library of live and on-demand content to Roku TVs, as well as Samsung connected TVs manufactured since 2022 and LG connected TVs. The update marks a significant step in the platform’s rollout and reflects its broader strategy to offer alternatives to mainstream media and Big Tech-controlled platforms.
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2 weeks ago | 
alethonews.com | Rick Findlay
Independent Media Alliance Launches Decentralized Journalism Portal on Odysee to Bypass Big Tech Censorship By Rick Findlay | Reclaim The Net | May 19, 2025A new chapter in digital journalism is taking shape as the Independent Media Alliance (IMA) prepares to unveil its own Portal within Odysee’s Decentralized Media Ecosystem (DME).
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2 weeks ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
A new chapter in digital journalism is taking shape as the Independent Media Alliance (IMA) prepares to unveil its own Portal within Odysee’s Decentralized Media Ecosystem (DME). The alliance, spearheaded by investigative journalists Whitney Webb, Derrick Broze, and Ryan Cristián, aims to reclaim editorial independence and resist the growing stranglehold of centralized tech platforms on public discourse.
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2 weeks ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
Google has agreed to restore file access for the Android version of Nextcloud, a popular self-hosted cloud service, following a months-long standoff that left users unable to upload non-media files to their own servers. The turnaround comes after persistent complaints and increased attention, including a detailed blog post by Nextcloud highlighting the impasse. As of May 15, the company reports that Google will allow the app to once again access all files on Android devices.
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3 weeks ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
Apple has halted the return of Fortnite to iOS devices, dealing a fresh blow to Epic Games’ efforts to restore access to the popular title on iPhones and iPads. The move affects users worldwide, including those in the European Union, where the game had recently become accessible through third-party marketplaces.
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3 weeks ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
Proton, the Swiss tech firm recognized for its privacy-first services like Proton Mail and Proton VPN, has issued a stark warning: if Switzerland enacts a sweeping expansion of its surveillance law, the company will relocate out of the country. The proposed legal overhaul seeks to broaden data retention mandates, extending them beyond mobile and internet service providers to encompass VPNs, messaging platforms, and social networks.
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3 weeks ago | 
reclaimthenet.org | Rick Findlay
Google has reached a $1.375 billion settlement with Texas over allegations the tech giant intruded on user privacy by collecting data without proper consent. The resolution, announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, concludes two lawsuits centered on the company’s handling of sensitive information across several of its products.
