Judge tosses X lawsuit over New York hate speech law
#FreeSpeech #SocialMediaRegulationA judge dismissed Elon Musk's X lawsuit against New York's Stop Hiding Hate Act, ruling disclosure requirements on hate speech monitoring are factual and constitutional, not First Amendment violations. The law mandates transparency with fines up to $15,000 daily. read more
Massachusetts Proposes Sweeping Social Media Ban for Minors
#SocialMediaRegulation #YouthProtectionMassachusetts lawmakers propose the nation's "most restrictive" social media ban, prohibiting children under 14 from accessing platforms and requiring parental consent for 14-15-year-olds. The bill also mandates school mobile phone bans and a pilot program to disable devices. read more
Australia Probes Social Media Giants Over Child Ban Gaps
#SocialMediaRegulation #ChildSafetyOnlineAustralia's e-safety commissioner warns major social media platforms of "major gaps" in enforcing the under-16 ban. The watchdog is investigating potential non-compliance, noting millions of accounts were blocked but verification loopholes remain. read more
Spain Launches Tool to Track Online Hate Speech
#HateSpeech #SocialMediaRegulationSpain will launch HODIO, a tool to monitor hate speech's presence, amplification, and impact on social media. Results will be public as part of a broader crackdown on online platforms and harmful content. read more
Spanish PM Pushes EU for Social Media Regulation to Protect Users
#SocialMediaRegulation #PedroSanchezSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez aims for the EU to regulate social media and protect democracy and user mental health. His plan includes ending user anonymity to increase accountability, more transparency for algorithms, and holding tech CEOs responsible. read more
#SocialMediaRegulation #MisinformationRemoval
The US Supreme Court allows the government to request the removal of misinformation on social media following a ruling in the case of Murthy v Missouri. The decision permits the government to call on tech companies to remove falsehoods, impacting free speech online. read more
#NewYork #SocialMediaRegulation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the 'Safe for Kids Act' bill, allowing parents to control their children's social media feeds and restrict data collection for minors. The legislation aims to protect youth mental health, although it faces backlash from tech industry groups. read more