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The Supreme Court vs. Social Media
The court blocked a Texas law that would have forced large social media companies to publish all viewpoints. Source
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Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms
The law also does not cover sites that are devoted to news, sports, entertainment and other information that their users do not primarily generate. The covered sites are largely prohibited from removing posts based on […]
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How Some States Are Combating Election Misinformation Ahead of Midterms
Several states are putting more money and effort into combating false and misleading information about elections. Source
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Elon Musk Hates Ads. Twitter Needs Them. That May Be a Problem.
“I hate advertising,” Elon Musk tweeted in 2019. Since he started pursuing his $44 billion purchase of Twitter — and for years before that — the world’s richest man has made clear that advertising was […]
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Partisan Fight Breaks Out Over New Disinformation Board
The board, an advisory group with the Department of Homeland Security, has become embroiled in the debate over the government’s role in policing online content. Source
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How Conservatives and Progressives Reacted to Musk Buying Twitter
When Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter on Monday, he promised to return free speech and debate to the platform, saying it was “the bedrock of a functioning democracy.” Whether a less moderated […]
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Musk’s Ties to China Could Create Headaches for Twitter
SAN FRANCISCO — When Elon Musk opened a Tesla factory in Shanghai in 2019, the Chinese government welcomed him with billions of dollars’ worth of cheap land, loans, tax breaks and subsidies. “I really think […]