Free Speech

Elon Musk has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of suppressing free speech in the country, following the regulatory requirements imposed on online streaming services. What Happened: Musk’s accusations stem from the Canadian government’s latest...

Following a recent ruling, a federal appeals court has granted the Joe Biden administration increased leeway in its interactions with social media companies, impacting the ongoing debate over online misinformation and free speech. What Happened: On Friday, the New Orleans-based...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) Thursday amended its federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to include only its “First Amendment” claim. What Happened: Disney amended the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida to drop the Contracts Clause...

Former President Donald Trump was indicted for a third time, with charges related to the 2020 presidential election that he lost. Trump’s attorney John Lauro recently shared his views with several media outlets about the charges Trump faces. A member of Congress and former...

Elon Musk's grand promises of restoring Twitter's commitment to free speech have come under fire as an Australian watchdog uncovered a disturbing surge of online hate on the platform. What Happened: Since Musk acquired Twitter and pledged to prioritize free speech, the microblogging platform has...

The new CEO of social media platform Twitter has been on the job for less than a month and has shared several threads on the platform about why she took the role and why Twitter will see growth in the future. A new thread and email to employees also highlight her aligned vision with Elon Musk. What...

Elon Musk became embroiled in a contentious dispute over Twitter's censorship practices, firing back at a critic with a scathing retort.  What Happened: Musk, who has often positioned himself as a vocal advocate for free speech, responded with incensed fury when confronted with allegations of...

Twitter owner Elon Musk expressed his support for "untamed free speech," emphasizing its value while responding to a tweet by a user. What Happened: When a comment on Twitter highlighted the effectiveness of the social media platform's community notes feature in a free speech environment compared...

Social media app TikTok could be banned in the U.S. due to security threats seen by top policymakers. TikTok is also one of several social media apps facing concerns about usage from a young audience. What Happened: TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before members of Congress this week, sharing...

Social media platform Twitter has changed since Elon Musk took control of the company and made himself CEO in October. Some are happy with the changes and others have headed for the exit door. Here’s a look at one alternative that has seen a sharp rise in usage. What Happened: Musk completed...

Twitter’s owner and CEO Elon Musk and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) have been exchanging jibes on Twitter. What Happened: Musk, also the CEO of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and SpaceX, was responding to a tweet from Ocasio-Cortez who said, “Lmao at a billionaire earnestly...

The world’s richest man is nearing the finish line of acquiring social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR). With many speculating why Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is spending $44 billion to acquire Twitter, Musk shared several reasons Thursday for why he is doing the deal. What...

“All for one, and one for all” could have new meaning in the world of social media thanks to three unique, well-known personalities. What Happened: Kanye West, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are all familiar names to millions of people in America and around the world. All three could also...

Ahead of its pending merger with CF Acquisition Corp VI (NASDAQ: CFVI), an analyst is calling out Rumble's offering of “neutrality-as-a-service.” The Rumble Analyst: D.A Davidson analyst Tom Forte initiated coverage on Rumble with a Buy rating and $15 price target....

Former President Donald Trump was banned from several social media platforms in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Here’s a look at what’s next for Trump in the social media world and how investors would have done investing in social media stocks that banned the...