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Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms

A federal appeals court has ruled that the White House, the FBI, and top health officials cannot "coerce or significantly encourage" social media companies to remove content the Biden administration deems as misinformation, including COVID-19-related content. The court's decision comes after a lower-court judge found that U.S. officials illegally coerced social media platforms into censoring content. The ruling was seen as a victory for free speech protections under the First Amendment, although much of the injunction was narrowed. The case will now be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court Backs White House on Social Media Post Removal

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Supreme Court Backs White House on Social Media Post Removal

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Biden administration, allowing them to communicate freely with social media companies to remove misinformation. The ruling overturns court-imposed restrictions on government contacts with platforms during the pandemic and 2020 election. The justices voted 6-3, stating that the challengers lacked legal standing to press their lawsuit against the government. While the ruling gives the administration more freedom to talk to social media companies, it remains uncertain how active the government will be in engaging with platforms leading up to the November election.

US Supreme Court seems wary of curbing US government contacts with social media platforms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Supreme Court seems wary of curbing US government contacts with social media platforms

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday regarding a challenge to the Biden administration's encouragement of social media platforms to remove posts deemed misinformation. Republican-led states and social media users sued, arguing that the government's actions violated users' First Amendment rights. The case questions whether the administration coerced platforms to unlawfully censor certain speech. Justices challenged the plaintiffs' legal standing and questioned the harm caused by the government. The ruling by the Supreme Court is expected by the end of June.

Joe Biden administration seeks new order halting curbs on social media contacts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Joe Biden administration seeks new order halting curbs on social media contacts

A Louisiana judge's order restricting US officials' contact with social media companies could take full effect despite being partly overturned by an appeals court, due to a legal loophole. The order stems from a lawsuit alleging that US officials pressured social media platforms to suppress misinformation, violating users' First Amendment rights. The appeals court agreed but narrowed the injunction. However, the Biden administration argues that the original order, including the overturned parts, should take effect once the 10-day stay expires, creating a legal dilemma.

Justices sound skeptical of imposing broad limits on how the government can speak with social media platforms

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Justices sound skeptical of imposing broad limits on how the government can speak with social media platforms

In the Supreme Court case of Murthy v. Missouri, justices seemed skeptical of imposing broad limits on the government's ability to communicate with social media companies regarding the removal of problematic content. The case questions whether the Biden administration's communications with platforms coerced them to take down certain content, potentially violating the First Amendment. Justices expressed concerns about the potential consequences of restricting the government's speech to tech platforms. The arguments highlighted the fine line between persuasion and coercion in the government's interaction with social media platforms.

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.

EU court rejects TikTok bid to suspend tough curbs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU court rejects TikTok bid to suspend tough curbs

Social media platform TikTok has lost a court bid in the European Union to suspend strict new regulations that designate it as a market gatekeeper. The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to create a fairer market by enforcing changes on major tech firms. TikTok has challenged its designation as a gatekeeper, but failed to demonstrate the urgency required for an interim order. The platform will now have to comply with the DMA while its case is ongoing. TikTok, along with other tech giants, is also challenging the EU over other regulations and fees.

Supreme Court to hear case on how the government talks to social media companies

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Supreme Court to hear case on how the government talks to social media companies

The Supreme Court is hearing a case, Murthy v. Missouri, that could have implications for how social media platforms handle posts containing misinformation or threats. The case questions whether the government's flagging of potentially harmful posts to social media platforms constitutes unconstitutional coercion of speech. This comes after recent First Amendment challenges involving social media moderation. The case originated when Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration for allegedly coercing platforms to remove content spreading false information about Covid-19 and voting. The court's decision could impact how the government and platforms communicate and handle misinformation.

China warns of 'necessary actions' if US escalates chip curbs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

China warns of 'necessary actions' if US escalates chip curbs

China issued a warning to the United States, stating that it would take necessary actions to protect its firms if the U.S. escalated chip control measures. Reports suggest that the Biden administration might unveil new export restrictions on Chinese chip companies. The U.S. has been tightening controls on semiconductors due to concerns about China's military advancements. China strongly opposes these measures, stating that they disrupt the international economic and trade order and damage cooperation between the two countries. China plans to protect the legitimate rights of its enterprises if control measures intensify.

Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on being most followed world leader on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on being most followed world leader on X

Tesla CEO Elon Musk congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on social media platform X, with 100.1 million followers. Modi himself expressed his gratitude and noted the importance of engaging with the vibrant platform. Musk's X Corp. (previously Twitter) owns the social media platform. Modi also holds a significant presence on YouTube and Instagram, with approximately 25 million subscribers and 91 million followers, respectively. Other influential world leaders on X include US President Joe Biden and Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Mark Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan podcast: Most companies need more ‘masculine energy’

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Mark Zuckerberg on Joe Rogan podcast: Most companies need more ‘masculine energy’

Mark Zuckerberg, during a conversation with Joe Rogan, emphasized the need for more "masculine energy" within corporate cultures while supporting women's success. This discussion occurred amidst Meta's policy changes, including leniency on content moderation and halting diversity efforts. Zuckerberg criticized the Biden administration's approach to content moderation during the pandemic and expressed optimism about Trump's political return. Meanwhile, Biden criticized Meta’s policy changes, highlighting the importance of truthfulness in American values.

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