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X Sues New York Over Social Media Moderation Disclosure Law
X, Elon Musk’s social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has filed a lawsuit against New York State over the “Stop Hiding Hate Act.” The law, effective Thursday, mandates that platforms disclose how they manage hate speech, misinformation, extremism, and similar content. X argues this violates the First Amendment by compelling disclosure of “highly sensitive and controversial speech.” The company also draws parallels to a similar California law that was blocked and ultimately dropped. Lawmakers backing the bill assert the requirements are narrowly tailored and necessary for public transparency. Non-compliance could incur fines of up to $15,000 per day. Read More (The Hill Rating)
TikTok Ban Enforcement Delayed Again by Trump Executive Order
President Donald Trump has extended TikTok’s compliance deadline by another 90 days, now giving the platform until September 17, 2025, to finalize a U.S.-based ownership deal. This follows the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” which bans platforms like TikTok due to national security concerns. Though the law remains active, enforcement is paused, and hosting services like Apple and Google have been assured they won’t be penalized. TikTok expressed gratitude for the extension. Trump, who credits the app with aiding his 2024 election success, may continue extending the deadline, despite bipartisan legislative support for the ban. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)
MIT Study: ChatGPT Use May Diminish Critical Thinking Over Time
A study by MIT’s Media Lab has found that prolonged use of ChatGPT can negatively impact users’ cognitive performance. Using EEG scans, researchers observed reduced brain engagement and weaker essay quality in users who frequently relied on ChatGPT, compared to those using Google or unaided writing. The lead researcher warned of heightened risks for younger users and criticized premature AI integration in education. The findings come amid growing interest in AI-fueled learning, including President Trump’s recent executive order promoting AI tools in classrooms to build future workforce skills. Read More (The Hill Rating)
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