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​FILE PHOTO: General view shows the United States Supreme Court, in Washington, U.S., February 8, 2024.
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Can the government dictate what’s on Facebook?

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday from groups representing major social media platforms which argue that new laws in Florida and Texas that restrict their ability to deplatform users are unconstitutional.

Picture of the Tik Tok symbol over the US Capitol Building.
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TikTok "boom"! Could the US ban the app?

TikTok has won more than 100 million users in the US alone.

Tech companies' role in the spread of COVID-19 misinformation
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Tech companies' role in the spread of COVID-19 misinformation

Why is misinformation about the COVID-19 test spreading so fast across social media platforms? How does the pandemic itself impact these dynamics? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.

Florida law would fine social media companies for censoring politicians
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Florida law would fine social media companies for censoring politicians

What is happening with the new Florida law that fines social media companies for censoring politicians? And will the law help or hurt the spread of misinformation on social media?