Feb 26 Watch 8:50 Supreme Court hears cases involving free speech rights on social media By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens The Supreme Court heard arguments in highly consequential cases navigating First Amendment protections on social media. Tech companies are taking on state laws, decrying conservative censorship online. A decision could fundamentally change the use of speech on the internet. Amna… Continue watching
Feb 26 LISTEN: Supreme Court casts doubt on efforts to regulate social media in Florida, Texas By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the digital age. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 6:19 The dangers of parents sharing their children’s lives on social media By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings A new investigation looks at the disturbing world of so-called "kidfluencers" and the moms who run their accounts. One in three preteens say being an influencer is a career goal, but the reality poses serious risks to underage girls. Stephanie… Continue watching
Feb 22 Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids and teens under 16 despite constitutional concerns By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Supporters in Florida hope that if the bill becomes law, it would withstand legal challenges because it focuses on addictive features rather than the content on social media sites. Continue reading
Feb 22 Denmark records highest number of antisemitic incidents since WWII, part of a grim European trend By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Henri Goldstein, the head of the Scandinavian country's small Jewish Community said there had been violent escalation, not least fueled by the uncontrolled spread of hatred on social media. Continue reading
Feb 14 Proposed TikTok ban for children fails in Virginia’s Legislature By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Lawmakers questioned why the General Assembly should single out one company at a time of rising concern from parents and lawmakers about the effect of social media on youth. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 10:06 ‘Momfluencers’ urged to stop showing kids on social media to protect their privacy By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber On social media platforms, so-called "momfluencers" share parenting tips, tribulations and candid moments raising their children. Given its focus on kids, it raises questions about privacy, consent and who benefits financially. Some states are responding with new laws. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch 6:18 Can social media companies safeguard the 2024 election against misinformation? By John Yang, Harry Zahn As 2024 election campaigns pick up steam, Meta announced this week that it would start labeling AI-generated images posted on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. In December, an advocacy group said Meta, YouTube and X have rolled back 17 policies intended… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 5:03 Pressure grows on Congress to take action against deepfake pornography By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz, Lana Green Deepfake pornography uses technology to make explicit images appear to be someone they’re not. Images using Taylor Swift’s face that surfaced recently on social media have brought the issue front and center, and the problem seems to be getting worse… Continue watching
Feb 01 Watch 8:20 Why Universal Music Group is pulling songs from TikTok By John Yang, Jonah Anderson More than a billion users around the world may find that TikTok is a bit less fun than it was just a day ago. It’s tied to a major showdown between the social media app and the world’s biggest record… Continue watching