Electronic Frontier Foundation news
Electronic Frontier Foundation appears in 3 stories we have published in September 2026, mostly in our Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside Anduril, General Dynamics and MIT Technology Review.
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Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s VPN Age-Verification Law, Citing Constitutional Flaws
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked a Utah law requiring adult platforms to verify user age even if users employ VPNs to mask their location. The ruling, issued on September 24, halts provisions of SB 73 that targeted VPN use, calling them unconstitutional and technically impossible to enforce. The decision arrives as states and advocates clash over the limits of online regulation and digital privacy.
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Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s VPN Age-Verification Law, Citing Constitutional Flaws
A U.S. federal judge halted Utah’s SB 73, ruling its VPN age-verification provisions unconstitutional and technically impossible. Here’s what it means for startups and privacy.
AI border surveillance fails to prevent migrant deaths
An investigation reveals how AI-equipped surveillance towers at the U.S.-Mexico border have failed to prevent hundreds of migrant deaths, despite billion-dollar investments.
Investigation Maps Nearly 4,000 Migrant Deaths Near Border Surveillance Towers
A 15-month investigation by MIT Technology Review reveals gaps in data, transparency, and surveillance technology at the US-Mexico border.