Thursday, Jan 09

Senator Chuck Schumer supports renaming the Gulf of Mexico conditionally, urging a focus on economic issues instead.

Thursday, Jan 09

The California Chamber of Commerce challenges a new law aimed at banning captive audience meetings by employers, citing 1st Amendment rights.

Thursday, Jan 09

French Minister Clara Chappaz calls for strict adherence to European social media regulations, addressing Musk and Zuckerberg's complaints about censorship.

Thursday, Jan 09

Vietnamese lawyer Tran Dinh Trien on trial for alleged Facebook posts criticizing a top judge, raising concerns over freedom of expression in Vietnam.

Thursday, Jan 09

Supreme Court evaluates if TikTok poses a national security threat necessitating its sale or closure, balancing it against free speech rights.

Thursday, Jan 09

Meta has relaxed its hate speech policies, raising alarms from advocacy groups about potential real-world harm as political influence intensifies.

Thursday, Jan 09

Meta updates hate speech rules, removing LGBTQ protections while introducing community-based content moderation.

Thursday, Jan 09

Meta has announced reductions in content moderation, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and potential harm to vulnerable communities globally.

Thursday, Jan 09

Meta updates its hateful conduct policies allowing contentious speech on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, raising questions over content moderation practices.

Wednesday, Jan 08

Meta will terminate its US fact-checking partnerships by March, with payments to partners continuing through August, citing changing free speech perceptions.