Florida governor signs bill barring social media companies from blocking politicians

The legislation would punish companies that suspend political candidates, and it would make it easier to bring lawsuits against tech companies......»»

Florida's lawmakers brought up the First Amendment when proposi.....»»

A bill that would bar social media companies boasting at least 100 million monthly users from banning an account because of the person’s opinion is once again moving through the Texas Legislature. The Texas House State Affairs Committee on May 14 co.....»»

A new bill in the state legislature would allow social-media users to sue companies such as Facebook and Twitter for censoring political posts — but legal experts aren't optimistic that it would pass constitutional muster......»»

Outgoing President Donald Trump has signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, which was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate with an overwhelming majority last week. read more.....»»

A coalition of advertising and media companies wants Gov. Larry Hogan to veto a bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly that would implement a digital advertising tax. The group, which calls itself the Advertising Coalition, argues House Bill .....»»

It’s likely just the start of an ongoing battle between social media companies and politicians about altered media......»»

The ruling is a lesson to all public officials ‘that blocking critics from an official social media account is unconstitutional,’ said one observer......»»

Two U.S. senators introduced a bill to ban online social media companies like Facebook and Twitter from tricking consumers into giving up their personal data......»»

A federal appeals court said on Monday a Virginia politician violated the Constitution by temporarily blocking a critic from her Facebook page, a decision that could affect President Donald Trump's appeal from a similar ruling in New York......»»

As social media companies wrestle with how to police dangerous health misinformation on their platforms, Pinterest has taken an extreme approach: blocking search results related to vaccinations, wheth........»»

Elon Musk has criticized companies, including Disney, for their advertising choices on Meta Platforms, questioning their decision amid concerns over content on Meta's social media platforms. read more.....»»

Bill Gates has taken to social media to tout a new book focused on AI and education. The Microsoft cofounder has shared his most recent book recommendation.Fabrice Coffrini/Getty ImagesBill Gates has taken to social media to tout a new book focused.....»»

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates each shared heartfelt social media posts to celebrate their daughter Jennifer's 28th birthday, highlighting her achievements as a mother, medical student, and equestrian. read more.....»»

‘There’s a lot of people on the waiting list’: DeSantis signs bill to give $200M boost to My Safe Florida Home program.....»»

Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next and who might buy the social media platform?Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next and who might buy the social media platform?.....»»

Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next and who might buy the social media platform?Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next and who might buy the social media platform?.....»»

Congress passed new legislation to ban or force a sale of popular social media platform TikTok. The Senate approved the bill 79 to 18 as part of an aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The House already approved the bill over the wee read more.....»»

On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could significantly impact the future of TikTok in the U.S. read more.....»»

Elon Musk publicly stated his opposition to a proposed TikTok ban in the U.S., as another bill that targets the popular social media app is up for consideration. read more.....»»