censorship

The antitrust trial from the Federal Trade Commission against Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has centered on the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC is accusing META of using its power to acquire smaller companies through a "buy or bury" strategy. The trial has revealed that...

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee is set to hold a hearing next week to examine Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) alleged efforts to establish a presence in China and its ties to censorship tools. What Happened: The hearing, titled “A Time for Truth: Oversight of...

Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, U.S. TikTok users are reportedly seeing signs of increased censorship on the app, once seen as a free-speech haven. After going offline for a brief period due to new laws aimed at addressing national security concerns, TikTok has resumed its...

This week, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced significant changes to its content moderation policies, shifting toward a "community notes" model where users flag questionable content instead of relying on third-party fact-checkers....

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg's accusation of censorship has been firmly denied by the European Commission. What Happened: On Wednesday, the European Commission dismissed claims by Meta that EU data laws censor social media, reported Reuters. The Commission stated that...

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has successfully defended against an appeal by Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. What Happened: The group had taken issue with Meta’s alleged censorship of Facebook posts...

In a move to address the unchecked influence of social media platforms, the Australian government has announced a parliamentary inquiry into the operations of major players like Meta Platforms Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:META) Facebook, ByteDance‘s TikTok, and X, owned by Elon Musk. What Happened:...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has seemingly supported Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) in his criticism of the Joe Biden administration’s alleged suppression of the lab leak theory. What Happened: On Wednesday, the tech billionaire reacted to Jordan’s thread on X, formerly Twitter. In his...

A Brazilian government committee officially praised Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his stance against censorship in the country. What Happened: The Public Security Committee of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil approved a motion applauding and praising Musk for "exposing and facing political and unfounded...

Amid an ongoing feud with Brazil, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared a meme criticizing censorship and labeling those who support it as tyrants, not progressives. What Happened: On Tuesday, Musk took to X to express his stance on free speech with a meme from the popular TV show “The Office...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has urged social media users to get a blue checkmark on X, formerly Twitter, saying it is the only way to prevent major brand advertisers from demanding censorship on the platform.  What Happened: On Thursday, the tech mogul responded to a user on X, who thanked...

The top US diplomat in Hong Kong, Gregory May, has expressed concerns over the growing internet censorship in the city. This move is feared to be influenced by China’s restrictive policies, potentially undermining Hong Kong’s global financial status. What Happened: In an interview with...

Renowned trader Peter Brandt voiced his suspicions that his posts on X, formerly Twitter, might be under the scrutiny of censorship due to his outspoken views on various contentious topics. What Happened: In a post on X, Brandt expressed that he has been under the impression for a couple of years...

Elon Musk has once again accused Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) of using “election integrity” as a guise for censorship. What Happened: Musk’s comments came in response to a CNBC interview with Meta’s President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, where he...

Following a recent ruling, a federal appeals court has granted the Joe Biden administration increased leeway in its interactions with social media companies, impacting the ongoing debate over online misinformation and free speech. What Happened: On Friday, the New Orleans-based...