In Lawsuit Over Teen’s Death, Judge Rejects Arguments That AI Chatbots Have Free Speech Rights
The judge’s order will allow the wrongful death lawsuit to proceed, in what legal experts say is among the latest constitutional tests of artificial intelligence.
Trump Signs a Bill To Make Posting ‘Revenge Porn’ a Federal Crime. He Had the First Lady Sign, Too
Melania Trump called the new law a “national victory” that will help protect children from online exploitation, including through the use of artificial intelligence to make fake images.
Maine Lawmaker Appeals to Supreme Court Over Censure for Trans Athlete Post
Rep. Laurel Libby argued that the censure has blocked her from speaking and voting on the floor, and said in a lawsuit that the censure violated her right to free speech.
Why No One Is Challenging Trump’s Executive Order That Keeps TikTok Running
Trump's executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but none of them challenge his temporary block of the law that banned the popular social video app.
US Immigration Officials Look To Expand Social Media Data Collection
The notice raised alarms from immigration and free speech advocates because it appears to expand the government’s reach in social media surveillance to people already vetted and in the U.S. legally.
Minnesota Considers Blocking ‘Nudify’ Apps That Use AI To Make Explicit Images
Experts caution the proposal, targeting companies allowing people to upload a photo that then would be transformed into explicit images, might be unconstitutional.
Judge Weighs Whether to Block Florida’s Social Media Ban for Minors
Industry groups representing communications companies argue the law, one of the most restrictive bans on kids’ social media use in the country, unconstitutionally limits free speech.
Trump Order Aims to Dismantle What He Calls Government ‘Censorship’ of U.S. Citizens
The order comes after Trump and his supporters have accused the government of pressuring social media companies to take down posts over concerns around misinformation.