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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.

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Brazil's Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content

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Brazil's Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content

Brazil's Supreme Court is moving towards holding social media companies liable for illegal user content, with a majority of justices supporting the measure. This ruling would affect companies like Meta, X, and Microsoft, allowing them to be sued for user content. The decision follows concerns about censorship and potential US visa restrictions. The proposal will become law once finalized, unless reversed by Brazil's Congress. Currently, companies are liable only if they fail to remove content following a court order.

How Brazil's experiment fighting fake news led to a ban on X

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Economic Times · 11m ago

How Brazil's experiment fighting fake news led to a ban on X

Brazil's Supreme Court has given one justice, Alexandre de Moraes, the power to order social networks to remove content he believes threatens democracy. De Moraes has used this authority aggressively and effectively to combat disinformation during Brazil's election. However, his recent decision to block social network X across the country, and the threat of fines for users trying to circumvent the ban, has raised concerns about the country's approach to policing speech online. Other governments, like the US and the European Union, are also grappling with the issue of regulating social networks. Critics argue that Brazil's extreme measures set a dangerous precedent for democratic nations.

Amid probe into Musk, Brazil's top court says 'every company is subject to the constitution'

Reuters · 1y ago

Amid probe into Musk, Brazil's top court says 'every company is subject to the constitution'

Brazil's Supreme Court Chief Justice, Luis Roberto Barroso, stated that every company operating in Brazil is subject to the country's constitution. This came after Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), challenged a court decision ordering the platform to block certain accounts. Musk's remarks led to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes opening an inquiry into the billionaire. Moraes is investigating digital militias and an alleged coup attempt. Barroso emphasized that the Supreme Court will protect Brazil's institutions. X has not yet responded to requests for comment.

Elon Musk vs. Brazil Supreme Court: five things to know

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk vs. Brazil Supreme Court: five things to know

Elon Musk is under investigation in Brazil after accusing a Supreme Court judge of censoring social networks. Musk criticized Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been cracking down on disinformation, particularly surrounding Brazil's upcoming elections. Moraes responded by imposing fines for reactivating blocked accounts. Musk has been placed under investigation for crimes including conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Musk has a close relationship with ex-President Jair Bolsonaro and has received support from Brazil's far right. The dispute has sparked debates over censorship versus regulation of social media in Brazil.

Brazilians seek out social-media alternatives after ban on Elon Musk’s X

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Livemint · 11m ago

Brazilians seek out social-media alternatives after ban on Elon Musk’s X

Brazil's Supreme Court shut down Elon Musk's social media platform, X, causing many Brazilians to migrate to other apps such as Bluesky and Threads. Some Brazilians viewed the court's ban as undemocratic, while others believed it was necessary due to the platform's issues with fake news and bots. The ban took effect on Saturday, and a panel of the Supreme Court will review the decision on Monday. This dispute reflects the growing tensions between social media companies and governments worldwide. A prolonged ban in Brazil would significantly impact X, as Brazil has one of the world's most active online populations.

Brazil's top court orders X not to circumvent ban at risk of daily fine

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Brazil's top court orders X not to circumvent ban at risk of daily fine

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered Elon Musk's social media platform X not to attempt to bypass a previous ruling that suspended the platform in the country. The court has threatened a daily fine of 5 million reais ($921,726.95) if X fails to comply. X recently became accessible to some users in Brazil after an update to its communication network bypassed the court-ordered block. As a result, a 5 million-real fine has already been imposed.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts

The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked lower court restrictions on Biden's administration's ability to encourage social media platforms to remove misinformation. This comes after a group of social media users and Republican attorneys general accused federal officials of unlawfully suppressing conservative-leaning speech on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The case is part of the ongoing legal battle between free speech and content moderation on the internet. The hold on the restrictions will remain until October 20th, allowing the justices more time to consider the administration's request to block an injunction that claimed free speech violations.

Elon Musk fights for free speech in Brazil

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Livemint · 11m ago

Elon Musk fights for free speech in Brazil

Brazil's crackdown on free speech and denial of due process is worsening, with Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes shutting down Elon Musk's X social-media site and announcing a freeze of the financial accounts of Starlink, Musk's SpaceX satellite system. Moraes views social-media influencers as purveyors of disinformation and a threat to democracy, leading him to silence them. Musk, who values free speech, refuses to comply. This conflict highlights the erosion of separation of powers and the role of the Brazilian high court in politics. Further repression will only harm Brazilian democracy.

Brazil’s top court says Elon Musk’s X paid pending fines to wrong bank | Mint

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Brazil’s top court says Elon Musk’s X paid pending fines to wrong bank | Mint

- Brazil's Supreme Court postpones decision on allowing social media platform X to resume services in Brazil as lawyers representing the platform did not pay pending fines to the proper bank. - X has been suspended in Brazil since late August for non-compliance with court orders regarding hate speech moderation and failure to name a legal representative in the country. - In response to X's request to restore its services, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes requested the payment of fines to be transferred to the correct bank. - Once fines are sorted out, Brazil's prosecutor general will give his opinion on the recent requests made by X's legal team for restoring the platform in the country. - X lawyers deny paying the fines to the wrong account and argue that the prosecutor general's consultation is unnecessary before lifting the ban. - X had previously reversed its stance and started complying with the court's orders, including blocking accounts under investigation, before requesting authorization to resume operations in Brazil.

SC stays order quashing ₹21,000-crore GST notice to Gameskraft

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BQ Prime · 1y ago

SC stays order quashing ₹21,000-crore GST notice to Gameskraft

The Supreme Court has halted the enforcement of a Karnataka High Court decision that invalidated a ₹21,000-crore show-cause notice issued by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) to Gameskraft Technologies. According to the DGGI, Gameskraft has amassed ₹70,000 crore in betting funds from approximately 45 lakh players over five years. The DGGI also argued that, based on a Supreme Court ruling, games played with stakes are liable to GST.

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