Tech Companies Sign Accord to Combat AI-Generated Election Trickery

The accord outlines methods the tech companies will use to try to detect and label deceptive AI content when it is created or distributed on their platforms.

George Santos Sues Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel for Tricking Him Into Making Videos

Santos is seeking statutory damages totaling $750,000 for the five videos he created that were played on the show and various social media platforms.

MIT Suspends Student Group That Protested Against Israel’s Military Campaign in Gaza

College presidents and other leaders have struggled to articulate when political speech crosses into harassment and discrimination.

GOP Effort to Ban Video-Sharing App TikTok for Kids Fails in Virginia’s Legislature

Opponents raised a range of questions, including whether the government — rather than parents — should be responsible for limiting children’s access to social media.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Limited at Kentucky Colleges Under Senate Bill

Debates revolving around initiatives on diversity, equity and inclusion — known as DEI — are playing out in statehouses across the country.

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Ohio Law Limiting Kids’ Use of Social Media

The decision to grant a preliminary injunction prevents the law from taking effect while a lawsuit filed earlier this month by NetChoice winds its way through court.

ACLU Settles for $500K With a Tennessee City in Fight Over an Anti-Drag Ordinance

In addition to the monetary settlement, the city also agreed to repeal the ordinance, which was designed to ban drag performances from taking place on public property.

Minneapolis Settles Lawsuit Alleging Police Harassed Journalists Covering Floyd Protests

Several journalists reported being struck by less-lethal munitions and being herded and detained while covering protests.