45 of the censorship cases published on Mimeta Memos have been analyzed by an AI-powered platform used for monitoring violations of artistic freedom. Instead of only summarizing text, it looks at meaning and context, using word sense disambiguation to understand sensitive, political, and legal terms correctly in multiple languages. It also performs relationship extraction, identifying who did what, where, and when in each case, so that actors, events, places, and timelines can be connected across all 45 incidents.
From blasphemy accusations in Bangladesh to algorithmic suppression of Palestinian content, from the criminalization of artistic intention in Turkey to the chilling effect of vague laws in Peru—artistic freedom is no longer a niche issue. It's a barometer for democracy itself. The report shows that when governments arrest musicians for anti-war songs, prosecute filmmakers for planning documentaries, or shut down galleries and festivals, society loses not only cultural expression but also the capacity to challenge power, imagine alternatives, and hold authority accountable.
