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An industry group representing major tech companies, including Google, Facebook and Twitter, is asking the Supreme Court to stop a Texas social media law from going into effect.

Here's why tech giants want the Supreme Court to freeze Texas' social media law

7:41pm May 19, 2022

by Shannon Bond

Tech industry groups are urging the Supreme Court to block a Texas law barring social media companies from removing posts or banning users based on political viewpoints

A woman makes a phone call in front of police officers blocking access to Red Square in central Moscow on March 2, 2022

World News

Russia is restricting social media. Here's what we know

7:43pm March 07, 2022

Russians face a confusing patchwork of online restrictions as the Kremlin cracks down on the free flow of information on social media.

Ranking member Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., speaks during a Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security hearing about online child safety in October.

Senators aim to rewrite child safety rules on social media

8:21am February 16, 2022

by Shannon Bond

The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act comes amid mounting frustration in Washington that apps like Instagram and YouTube aren't doing enough to protect their youngest users.

Chef and YouTube host Pailin Chongchitnant.

World News

Cooking up food and identity in Pailin Chongchitnant's "Hot Thai Kitchen"

1:31pm December 28, 2021

by Summer Thomad

When chef Pailin Chongchitnant realized that cable television wasn't ready for a Thai cooking show, she started her own on YouTube. On it, she breaks down some of the misconceptions about the cuisine.

Jennifer Stout , left, vice president of global public policy at Snapchat parent Snap Inc., and Michael Beckerman, vice president and head of public policy at TikTok, testify before a Senate panel on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

4 takeaways from the Senate child safety hearing with YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok

6:40pm October 26, 2021

by Bobby Allyn

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chaired the hearing, said being distinct from Facebook isn't enough to cut it for the three tech giants. "That bar is in the gutter," he told the company officials.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is co-sponsoring a bill that seeks to hold social media platforms responsible for the proliferation of health misinformation during a public health emergency.

Politics & Government

Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation

4:00pm July 22, 2021

by Shannon Bond

Democratic senators have introduced a bill that would hold Facebook, YouTube and other social media companies responsible if they promote harmful health claims on their platforms.

A new report by GLAAD highlights the high rate of harassment and hate facing LGBTQ users on social media. In this photo, demonstrators rally in favor of LGBTQ rights outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 2019.

National

Social Media Hate Speech, Harassment 'Significant Problem' For LGBTQ Users: Report

1:19pm May 10, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

LGBTQ social media users encounter hate speech and harassment at higher rates than all other identity groups at 64%, according to GLAAD's inaugural social media index report.

Health & Safety

Post Vaccine Happy Dance: Not Just Showing Off

1:23pm April 17, 2021

by Kamala Thiagarajan

People are using social media to proclaim joy at getting a jab. And that's not just boasting. Even in a world of vaccine inequity, these celebratory tweets and videos carry a vital message.

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Facebook Inc., speaks virtually during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees hearing.

Politics & Government

5 Takeaways From Big Tech's Misinformation Hearing

8:35pm March 25, 2021

The leaders of Facebook, Twitter, and Google were not eager to admit fault when it comes to bad information on their platforms, but it's clear Congress is getting closer to regulation.

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Google's Sundar Pichai, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter's Jack Dorsey face Congressional scrutiny over the spread of misinformation on their platforms.

Politics & Government

Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs Testify Before Congress: 4 Things To Know

5:00am March 25, 2021

by Shannon Bond

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Jack Dorsey of Twitter will testify about the steps they have taken to deal with misinformation about the election, COVID-19 and vaccines.