Should this foreign content be banned? Can films truly pose a risk to national security?
Recently, President Trump issued a statement expressing concerns about the rapid decline of the American film industry. He pointed to aggressive tax incentives from other countries as threats to national security and suggested imposing a 100% tariff on films produced abroad. “It’s a message and promotion,” he said, emphasizing a desire to see more films […]
AI content portraying Down syndrome in a highly sexualized manner is spreading rapidly in a troubling new trend.
Social media influencers often rely on AI filters to enhance their appearance, making their hips smaller and breasts larger. Recently, however, a more disturbing trend has emerged: creators are using shocking techniques to boost their engagement on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Viral videos now feature women with typical facial traits of Down syndrome, overlaid […]
Lawmakers in New York are set to approve budget bills, though even they are uncertain about their content: ‘Let us explore further’
New York Lawmakers Poised to Vote on Budget Amid Uncertainty ALBANY — State legislators are set to start voting on a significant budget package for New York on Wednesday, though there’s little clarity on the details of the spending bill, even among lawmakers and the public. The extensive budget document, consisting of thousands of pages, […]
Meta Oversight Board calls on company to investigate how content moderation changes could impact human rights
The Meta Oversight Board is asking the company to assess how recent changes to its content moderation policy affect the human rights of some users, including users from the LGBTQ community. The Oversight Committee issued 11 case decisions on Wednesday, marking the first case taking into account changes to policy and enforcement announced by Facebook […]
Discord ‘misled’ parents, exposing kids to predators and explicit content: New Jersey lawsuit
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Plackin (D) announcement On Thursday, the state filed a lawsuit against a discrepancy in messaging applications. Platkin I insisted The discrepancy engages in “illegal practices that expose NJ children to violent sexual content and child predators online.” He further denounced the platform of “deceptive and ruthless business practices.” “Discord sells […]
Fewer Americans want government, tech companies restricting false content online: Poll
New polls show that attempts to limit online information from US governments or tech companies have declined slightly among Americans over the past two years. According to the survey Pew Research Center Released On Monday, about 51% of Americans surveyed believe the US should take steps to restrict false information online, whether or not it […]
Meta adds new age-based restrictions to Facebook, Messenger to curb inappropriate content
My parents are planning to “love” this. Meta has added “teen accounts” to Facebook and Messenger to limit who can contact minors and screen for content they are exposed to. on tuesday, The tech giant announced Users under the age of 18 will automatically be registered with these accounts to “give more hearts for parents […]
Android feature prevents sensitive content in Google Messages
Have you ever come across a mysterious app for Android system settings called “Safetycore”? If so, you are not alone. Introduced in late 2024, the system service aims to enhance privacy on your device by detecting sensitive content such as NUDity and enabling features such as Google Messages' confidential content warnings. Google guarantees users that […]
House panel subpoenas Google parent Alphabet over content moderation
The House Judiciary Committee summoned the alphabet on Thursday, calling for communication with former President Joe Biden's administration on content moderation policies. According to a copy of the subpoena seen by Reuters, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan also sought YouTube's parent company to communicate similarly with non-government companies and groups. The subpoena calls for […]
EU content law incompatible with US free speech tradition: FCC chief
On Monday, Federal Communications Commission President Brendan Kerr called for the European Union's content moderation law to be incompatible with the American free speech tradition, warning of the risk of overly restricting freedom of expression. “I am particularly concerned about the approach that Europe is taking in the DSA (EU Digital Services Act),” Kerr, a […]