Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules A federal judge struck down part of a Texas law known as the Scope Act. karissa bell Tue, Sep 3, 2024 A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can’t be required to block certain types of … Continue reading Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules
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Beastie Boys sue Chili’s owner for using ‘Sabotage’ in social media ads without permission
July 12, 2024 Beastie Boys sue Chili’s owner for using ‘Sabotage’ in social media ads without permission ‘Sabotage’ was a single from the group’s 1994 album ‘Ill Communication’ and gained fame for its music video, a parody of 1970s television police dramas. BY Reuters The Beastie Boys have sued restaurant owner Brinker International in New York … Continue reading Beastie Boys sue Chili’s owner for using ‘Sabotage’ in social media ads without permission
Florida’s controversial bill to restrict social media use by minors heads to governor
Florida’s controversial bill to restrict social media use by minors heads to governor Maxwell Nelson Tech Journalist Family Dialogue on Digital Safety: Navigating Social Media Amidst Legislative Debates in Florida Florida is on the brink of enacting one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on social media use by minors. According to the Associated … Continue reading Florida’s controversial bill to restrict social media use by minors heads to governor
The Supreme Court agrees to hear content moderation cases that could reshape social media
By Issie Lapowsky September 29, 2023 The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear two cases that stand to have sweeping consequences on First Amendment rights of online platforms and their ability to moderate content. The cases—NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice—challenge the constitutionality of two separate laws passed in Florida and Texas, … Continue reading The Supreme Court agrees to hear content moderation cases that could reshape social media