In a well-intentioned yet dangerous move to fight online fraud, France is on the verge of forcing browsers to create a dystopian technical capability. Article 6 (para II and III) of the SREN Bill would force browser providers to create the means to mandatorily block websites present on a government provided list.
I don’t agree that it’s “well-intentioned” at all but the article goes on to point out the potential for abuse by copyright holders.
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Unlikely, given that this would violate the 1st amendment pretty blatantly.
What is the French first amendment?
Looks like it was to give independence to the French African states.
Welp, this is embarrassing. I totally glossed right over that…