New research from Center for Countering Digital Hate alleges X is failing to remove posts containing “extreme hate”, despite being notified
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Government Abandons Plan To Scan Encrypted Messages
Online Safety Bill climbdown? After tech platforms threaten to quit UK, government abandons plan to scan encrypted messages
Elon Musk Blames ADL For Ad Revenue Slump, Threatens Lawsuit
Owner of X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk, threatens lawsuit against Anti-Defamation League over claims platform is antisemitic
Canada Seeks To Address Facebook, Google Concern Over Online News Law
Canadian government outlines proposed regulations for Online News Act, which it says will address Alphabet and Meta concerns. Facebook not convinced
Tech Firms Must Now Comply With EU Digital Services Act
DSA arrival. Sweeping new European law must now be obeyed by world's largest tech companies starting this Friday
Canadian PM Trudeau Slams Facebook Amid Wildfire Crisis
Canada’s government continues to turn up the heat against Meta, with Prime Minister Trudeau calling news ban 'inconceivable'
X Backtracks After Auschwitz Complaint About Anti-Semetic Account
Auschwitz Memorial criticises Elon Musk's Twitter/X for ruling antisemitic content did not violate rules. Offending account later suspended
X Sued By AFP, Twitter Sues Hate Watchdog
More legal drama for Elon Musk's X after it sues watchdog that reported hate speech increase on Twitter. AFP meanwhile sues X in Paris
Meta Begins News Closure In Canada Over Publisher Payment Law
After repeated warnings, Meta begins process to end Facebook, Instagram news access in Canada, as government labels move 'irresponsible'
Bipartisan Bill Seeks New US Tech Regulator
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Elizabeth Warren, back bill to create new US government tech commission
Meta, Microsoft Own Trademarks For New Twitter Name
Potential trouble for Elon Musk as it emerged that Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and hundreds of others, own X trademarks
Online Safety Bill: Lords Demand Changes To Social Media Algorithms
House of Lords fails to object to encryption demands in Online Safety Bill, but rather harmful algorithms for social media
Amazon Challenges EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Designation
E-commerce giant Amazon pushes back against European listing it as an online gatekeeper, subjecting it to new laws
EU Agrees US Trans-Atlantic Data Sharing Deal
European Commission on Monday adopts its “adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework”, but legal challenge is threatened
Elon Musk Sues Law Firm Over Twitter Buyout Fees
Musk seeks recovery of $90m in fees law firm received from Twitter board for defeating Musk's attempt to walk away from acquisition
Judge Blocks Biden Officials Communicating With Social Media Firms
Win for US republicans, after federal judge restricts some Biden officials from meeting and communicating with social media companies
Google To Withdraw News In Canada After New Law
Search engine giant Google becomes second tech firm to block news on its platform in Canada, after new law passed
Twitter Agrees To Comply With New EU Disinformation Rules
New CEO decision? Weeks after Twitter quit EU's disinformation code, platform agrees to comply with tough new EU laws
Meta To Pull News On Facebook, Instagram In Canada
As promised, Meta is to pull news content from Facebook and Instagram in Canada, after the Online News Act becomes law
Twitter Is Top Platform For Online Hate, Says Australia
Australian regulator demands Twitter explain its handling of online hate, as complaints surge after Elon Musk lifted account ban
Twitter Loses Second Head Of Trust And Safety
Twitter's head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, confirms resignation – the second departure from that role after Elon Musk takeover
Meta Warns It May Pull News Content In California
Proposed California legislation to require online platforms to pay news publishers, but Meta says it may withdraw news in its home state
Twitter Sued By Janitors, As Musk Meets Chinese Officials
As Elon Musk jets into China to meet government officials, Twitter is sued by fired cleaning staff at its offices in New York
Amazon Offers Term Time-Only Working Amidst Strikes
Amazon offers term time-only working for warehouse staff with children as it faces union recognition bid and ongoing strike action in Coventry
Twitter Likely To Quit EU Code Against Disinformation, Says Official
Elon Musk's Twitter is likely to pull out from a voluntary EU code of practice to combat disinformation, official says
First Lawsuit From TikTok Users Over Montana Ban
Five TikTok content creators in Montana file a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block the US state's ban on short video platform
Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit To Break Up Meta
US Federal Appeals court dismisses antitrust attempt by US states to breakup Facebook parent Meta Platforms
Apple, Google Submit Proposal To Tackle AirTag Stalking
Tech giants Apple and Google agree rare partnership to tackle stalking problem via location-tracking devices
US Bill To Require Parental Consent For Kids Use Of Social Media
New bipartisan bill unveiled in US will require parental consent for anyone under the age of 18 to use social media