#social-media-policy

#social-media-policy

Meta has banned Russian state media to combat foreign interference in social media and protect public discourse.

Meta's content moderation changes reflect a significant shift in approach and political influence.

The company is prioritizing user engagement and community involvement over automated content checks.

Meta's revised policies dangerously normalize misogynistic speech by allowing harmful comparisons of women to inanimate objects.

Meta extends ban on new election ads until days after polls close to combat misinformation.

Alan Gentry chooses local activism over national protests, aligning personal actions with his values against Meta's harmful social media policies.

Meta has loosened its content moderation policies, allowing harmful rhetoric against LGBTQ+ individuals, provoking outrage from advocacy groups and users.

Musk's commitment to free speech influenced his decision to reinstate a journalist's account, despite personal misgivings.

Mark Zuckerberg announced a major policy overhaul prioritizing free speech on Meta platforms and removing content restrictions while showing off a rare, expensive watch.

Elon Musk's changes to content moderation at X led to a surge in violation reports but a relatively low increase in account suspensions.

Settlement reached in controversial lawsuit concerning social media blocking based on viewpoint at the University of Oregon.

Musk's battle with Brazil over censorship reflects conflicting views on free speech and content moderation, leading to the platform's ban in the country.

Smith & Wesson criticized Facebook's suspension, citing free speech concerns and support from Elon Musk after their account was reinstated following an error.

The Independent prioritizes accessible journalism, supporting reporters on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change.

The UK government is unlikely to implement a complete ban on social media for under-16s, learning instead from Australia's strict regulations.

X's content moderation practices are under scrutiny post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing significant increases in account suspensions and posts removed for rule violations.

Pavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.

The verification system on X has proven ineffective in preventing the promotion of child sexual abuse material.

Meta's decision to end fact-checking raises concerns over political influence and content moderation integrity.

YouTube is enforcing stricter rules against misleading clickbait titles and thumbnails to enhance viewer experience.

Romania's proposed content regulations may render social media operations impossible in the country.

Meta's removal of fact-checking policies and new data privacy laws undermine marketing's ethical standards and effective communication.

Snapchat has maintained a ban on Trump's personal account but allows his campaign to run advertisements.

Donald Trump discussed TikTok with China's President Xi, while the Supreme Court upheld the ban on the app in the U.S.

X is back in Brazil after a month-long suspension due to a Supreme Court showdown over misinformation and access to right-wing accounts.

Instagram and Threads will begin recommending political content from accounts users don't follow, indicating a shift in policy from previous efforts to minimize such exposure.

Instagram is enhancing safety for teenagers with new 'Teen Accounts' to protect interactions and privacy.

Instagram's policy reduces video quality of older content, creating challenges for creators regarding audience visibility and brand perception.

Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.

Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.

Israeli strikes jeopardize civilian safety in supposed safe zones, while human migration contributes to environmental degradation and Australia seeks to safeguard children from social media.

Experts warn against an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, suggesting it may cause more harm than good.

X is rolling out a controversial update allowing blocked accounts to view posts but not reply.

This decision may be influenced by Musk's desire to enhance visibility for his posts.

X's new account blocking update allows blocked users to view posts but not reply, raising concerns over privacy and harassment.

X Corp. closes Brazil operations over legal disputes, highlighting tensions between content regulation and free speech ideals.

Blocking on Twitter/X will no longer prevent users from viewing blocked accounts' public posts, which changes the nature of user blocking.

Musk's new policy allows blocked users on X to see posts from accounts that blocked them.

Twitter continues to struggle with regulating hate speech, as evidenced by the trending anti-trans hashtag and the Brazilian ban on the platform.