On June 12, 2025, Brazil's Supreme Court issued a ruling enabling social media companies to be held accountable for specific types of user-generated content. This decision opens the door for these companies to face potential fines if they fail to remove posts deemed illegal. The ruling was narrowly passed with six out of eleven judges in favor, although there was no consensus on what qualifies as illegal content. The implications of this ruling may significantly impact how social media operates in Brazil.
The Supreme Court ruling allows social media companies in Brazil to be held accountable for certain user-generated content, potentially resulting in fines for failing to remove such posts.
A narrow majority of the Supreme Court judges supported the ruling, indicating differing opinions among the justices regarding the classification of illegal content on social platforms.
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