Topic: political tensions
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Lawmakers Propose Letting Users Sue Over Harmful Social Media Algorithms
The Algorithm Accountability Act, introduced by Senators Curtis and Kelly, would create a legal "duty of care" for large social media platforms, making them liable for physical harm caused by their recommendation algorithms and carving out an exception to Section 230 protections. The legislation ...
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Charlie Kirk's Death Sparks Debate on Content Moderation
The shooting of activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University sparked widespread circulation of graphic videos on social media platforms, often without warnings or consent, and was accompanied by an AI-generated misinformation report about his survival. Researchers and experts criticize platfor...
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