Proposed Changes to British Online Safety Act to Regulate Social Media Companies

The British government is considering changes to the Online Safety Act to regulate social media companies following racist rioting driven by false information online. The act allows fines up to 10% of global turnover for breaches and could now include 'legal but harmful' content like misinformation. Public opinion supports holding social media companies accountable for inciting criminal behavior and countering misinformation.

Supreme Court ruling on government officials' communication with social media companies

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that restricted government officials' communication with social media companies. Critics fear unchecked government pressure on social media platforms, while supporters see it as preserving the government's ability to address critical public matters.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on government communication with social media companies

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that restricted government officials' communication with social media companies regarding content moderation policies. The court ruled that the challengers lacked legal standing to sue. The case stemmed from the Biden administration's efforts to combat false information on COVID-19 vaccines and foreign interference in elections.