YouTube To Pay $24.5 Million To Settle Lawsuit Over Trump’s Account Suspension After Jan. 6 Attack
The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability, the filing says. Google confirmed the settlement but declined to comment beyond it.
Instagram’s ‘Deliberate Design Choices’ Make It Unsafe for Teens Despite Meta Promises, Report Says
Meta’s efforts at addressing teen safety and mental health on its platforms have long been met with criticism that the changes don’t go far enough.
YouTube To Start Bringing Back Creators Banned for COVID-19 and Election Misinformation
Attorneys for YouTube's parent company, Alphabet, said the decision to bring back banned accounts reflected the company’s commitment to free speech.
New York’s Ban on Addictive Social Media Feeds for Kids Takes Shape With Proposed Rules
Online age check laws — on the rise in the U.S. — have garnered opposition from groups that advocate for digital privacy and free speech.
Abortion Advocates Raise Alarm About Social Platforms Removing Posts in Apparent Overreach
Abortion advocates say the removals have a chilling effect even if they are later reversed, and navigating platforms’ complex systems of appeals is often difficult, if not impossible.
Online Age Checks Are Proliferating, but So Are Concerns They Curtail Internet Freedom
What’s considered harmful to minors can be subjective, and this is where experts believe such laws run afoul of the First Amendment.
Minnesota Sues TikTok, Alleging It Preys on Young People With Addictive Algorithms
The lawsuit, filed in state court, alleges that TikTok is violating Minnesota laws against deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud.
Maryland Tax on Digital Ads Violated Big Tech’s Free Speech, Judges Say
The tax focuses on large companies that make money advertising on the internet such as Meta, Google and Amazon, who say they’re being unfairly targeted.