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A new California law regulating online content moderation will force X to reveal how it reviews hate speech

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

A new California law regulating online content moderation will force X to reveal how it reviews hate speech

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has lost its bid to prevent a new California law on online content moderation from taking effect. The law requires social media companies with over $100 million in annual revenue to publicly disclose their terms of service and provide reports on actions taken to moderate hate speech, extremism, disinformation, and more. X filed a lawsuit arguing that the law violated its freedom of speech, but a federal judge ruled against them, stating that the reporting requirement is justified within the context of First Amendment law.

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Elon Musk accused of profiting from tragedy as study finds X rewards hate targeting Israel-Gaza war

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Elon Musk accused of profiting from tragedy as study finds X rewards hate targeting Israel-Gaza war

The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has released a report revealing how policy changes on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) are benefiting hate speech posters. The study examined ten influential accounts that have posted anti-Jewish and/or anti-Muslim hate speech following the Israel-Gaza conflict. These accounts were able to significantly increase their reach and gained a combined total of 4 million new followers. The CCDH accuses Musk of deliberately profiting from tragedy by enabling and promoting hate speech on the platform. X is currently under investigation in the European Union for potential breaches of content moderation regulations.

Musk vouches to 'fight for max freedom of speech under law' on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Musk vouches to 'fight for max freedom of speech under law' on X

Elon Musk has stated that his social media company, X (formerly Twitter), will uphold maximum freedom of speech under the law. Musk made this claim in response to allegations that X is complying with requests from German prosecutors to identify users in hate speech cases. He stated that X's policy worldwide is to fight for freedom of speech and that anyone who does not adhere to this principle can join other social media companies that prioritize profit over principles. Musk's company also recently filed a lawsuit against a California law requiring social media platforms to disclose moderation practices, arguing that it violates their right to free speech.

Elon Musk's X sues California over social media law

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X sues California over social media law

Elon Musk's X Corp filed a lawsuit against California government over a state law to bring new transparency rules for social media companies. As per the laws, social media firms will need to publish their policies for policing disinformation, harassment, hate speech and extremism.

Here’s the Elon Musk interview that got Don Lemon’s show canceled

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Here’s the Elon Musk interview that got Don Lemon’s show canceled

Don Lemon’s interview with Elon Musk on X got his show canceled due to its tense nature. The interview touched on topics such as hate speech on X and Musk’s views on right-wing conspiracy theories. Musk became visibly irritated as Lemon questioned him about his comments on illegal immigration and content moderation. The conversation escalated when Lemon suggested removing hate speech from the platform, prompting Musk to accuse him of favoring censorship. The interview also covered Musk’s disagreements with diversity policies, his take on racism, and his use of prescription ketamine. In the end, the interview became heated, with Lemon questioning Musk’s responsibility if X fails.

GLAAD report says Meta allows anti-trans hate to ‘flourish’ on its platforms

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

GLAAD report says Meta allows anti-trans hate to ‘flourish’ on its platforms

A new report from GLAAD accuses Meta's content moderation system of allowing an "epidemic of anti-transgender hate" to thrive on its platforms. The report documents numerous examples of anti-trans content remaining online, including posts calling for violence against transgender individuals. GLAAD claims that these posts contribute to real-world harm against the LGBTQ+ community. The organization also accuses Meta of failing to enforce its own hate speech policies, allowing prominent accounts to spread hateful content without consequence. Meta's Oversight Board has previously criticized the company for its failure to enforce policies against hate speech.

Social media platforms wage war against growing pro-Hamas content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social media platforms wage war against growing pro-Hamas content

Governments warn Big Tech companies like Meta, Twitter, and Telegram to improve content moderation algorithms as pro-Hamas accounts flood social media platforms during the Israel-Hamas war. Analysis reveals that 25% of over 162,000 profiles engaged in these conversations were fake, spreading over 312,000 pro-Hamas posts and comments. NewsGuard found that verified accounts on Twitter were responsible for 74% of the most viral posts promoting misinformation about the conflict. The European Commission investigates X (formerly Twitter) for spreading illegal content and hate speech related to the war. X and Meta take actions to remove such content.

Elon Musk's X fails to block California's content moderation law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X fails to block California's content moderation law

Elon Musk's X, a platform that aims to moderate online content, has failed to block California's new content moderation law. The law requires platforms like X to implement systems that allow users to easily flag and remove offensive or harmful content. This decision is seen as a setback for Musk's project, as it emphasizes the importance of content moderation to protect users and maintain a safe online environment.

X goes to court in Elon Musk's war against an anti-hate research org

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Elon Musk's lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) will be heard in court on Thursday. Musk's company, X, sued the nonprofit organization last year, accusing it of spreading false claims about X. The CCDH conducts research on social media platforms to identify hate speech and misinformation. Musk's lawsuit claims that the CCDH illegally scraped data and violated its terms of service. The CCDH argues that the lawsuit is frivolous and violates the state's anti-SLAPP law. A loss for the CCDH in court could have implications for researchers tracking hate speech and misinformation on social media.

Brazil's Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Brazil's Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content - The Economic Times

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that social media companies can be held liable for users' illegal content if not removed upon notification, requiring platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok to monitor and act against hate speech and violence. The decision allows lawsuits against non-compliant companies and aligns Brazil with European approaches to regulating big tech, despite concerns over potential threats to free speech from over-censorship. The court requires proactive action or evidence of attempts to remove harmful content.

Elon Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Elon Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is suing Minnesota over a law banning AI-generated deepfakes for election influence, claiming it violates free speech protections. X argues the law imposes state judgment on content, risking censorship of political speech. It seeks to have the law declared unconstitutional and precluded by Section 230, which shields social media platforms from liability for user content. The lawsuit follows other legal challenges to the law.

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