Freedom of Speech and Expression – Page 13

E.U. Law Sets the Stage for a Clash Over Disinformation

The law, aimed at forcing social media giants to adopt new policies to curb harmful content, is expected to face blowback from Elon Musk, who owns X.

By Steven Lee Myers

Computers and the Internet Facebook Inc Freedom of Speech and Expression Great Britain Instagram Inc Law and Legislation Social Media TikTok (ByteDance) WhatsApp Inc Wikimedia Foundation

Britain Passes Sweeping New Online Safety Law

The far-reaching bill had set off debates about balancing free speech and privacy rights against efforts to halt the spread of harmful content online.

By Adam Satariano

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Decisions and Verdicts Doughty, Terry A Federal Bureau of Investigation First Amendment (US Constitution) Freedom of Speech and Expression Kennedy, Robert F Jr Rumors and Misinformation Social Media

Appeals Court Rules White House Overstepped 1st Amendment on Social Media

A Fifth Circuit panel partly upheld restrictions on the Biden administration’s communications with online platforms about their content.

By Steven Lee Myers

Bazoum, Mohamed (1960- ) Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat Defense and Military Forces Freedom of Speech and Expression Moctar, Mdou Niger Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming vis-video

Music Videos Promote Niger’s Military After a Coup

Music videos praising the military have proliferated since generals seized power, highlighting the army’s longstanding importance in Niger and popular dissatisfaction with civilian rule.

By Elian Peltier and Sarah Kerr

mosaec