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IBM Pulls Ads From Elon Musk’s X Following Report on Antisemitic Posts on the Platform

Musk has faced accusations of tolerating antisemitic messages on X, and the content on the platform has gained increased scrutiny since the war between Israel and Hamas began.

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Facing Backlash, Nikki Haley Softens Demand That Social Media Ban Anonymous Posters

“Every person on social media should be verified by their name. It’s a national security threat,” said the former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court Considers Whether Public Officials Can Block Critics on Social Media

The two cases are the first of several controversies appearing before the high court in the coming months about free speech protections online.

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Supreme Court Blocks Restrictions on White House Contacts With Social Media Companies

The justices said they would hear arguments in a lawsuit accusing administration officials of unconstitutionally squelching conservative points of view.

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New York AG Spars With FIRE Over Social Media Moderation of ‘Hateful Content’

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free speech advocacy group, opened a new front in its ongoing legal battle over New York's attempts to regulate online speech.

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TikTok and Creators Challenging Montana’s Ban Face Off With State in Federal Court

TikTok and Montana faced off in federal court on Thursday in a case filed by the video sharing app and five content creators who want the court to block the state’s ban on the platform.

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Lawmakers Question Meta and X on Rules Against AI-Generated Political Deepfakes

Two Democratic members of Congress sent a letter Thursday to CEOs of Meta and X expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms.

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Supreme Court to Decide Whether State Laws Limiting Social Platforms Violate Constitution

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution.

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