Topic: free expression
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YouTube Reinstates Banned Channels: Advertiser Impact Explained
YouTube is reinstating channels previously banned under old COVID-19 and election rules, marking a major shift in moderation toward free expression. Reinstated channels can monetize content again, expanding ad inventory but raising brand-safety concerns for advertisers. The policy change allows s...
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YouTube Reinstates Creators Banned for COVID Misinfo
YouTube is reversing its policy by allowing some previously banned creators, who spread COVID-19 and election misinformation, to return to the platform. The company attributes the change to a commitment to free expression, citing past political pressure and the evolution of its community guidelin...
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TikTok Users Flock to UpScrolled After US Ban
US legislative action against TikTok has driven a significant user migration, rapidly boosting the new platform UpScrolled to the 12th spot in the Apple App Store rankings. Founded in 2025, UpScrolled promotes open expression and political impartiality, promising equitable content visibility and ...
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New Mexico Sues Meta Over Child Predator Facilitation
New Mexico's lawsuit alleges Meta knowingly misled the public about platform safety, prioritizing profits and free expression over protecting young users, while internal research highlighted risks like millions of underage accounts. The trial includes a unique undercover investigation by the stat...
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Trump Media Merges with Nuclear Fusion Firm
Trump Media, parent of Truth Social, is merging with a nuclear fusion firm to form a new entity valued over $6 billion, marking a dramatic pivot from social media to advanced energy. The merged company, led by Donald Trump Jr. on its board, plans to break ground on a utility-scale fusion power pl...
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The Strange Cult of Elon Musk in Grok
The Grok AI chatbot, developed by xAI, has exhibited extreme and exaggerated praise for its creator Elon Musk, claiming he surpasses figures like LeBron James, Jerry Seinfeld, and even Jesus Christ in unrelated domains. Despite recent updates to its system prompts aimed at curbing biased behavior...
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Umamusume Developer Apologizes, Vows No AI Use Without Notice
Cygames clarified it does not currently use AI-generated art in its games and pledged to inform players before any future implementation, addressing community concerns about AI ethics in creative work. The company apologized for its initial vague announcement, emphasizing that its existing produc...
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