Social Media
Musk’s X Sues New York to Block Social Media Hate Speech Law
Elon Musk’s X Corp has sued New York State Attorney General Letitia James, challenging a law in the US state that requires social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, and other content. The complaint, filed on Tuesday in a Manhattan federal court, argues that the law forces companies to disclose “highly […]
US Halts Student Visa Appointments, Vets Social Media
The Trump administration has ordered US embassies to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of applicants. According to a memo sent to diplomatic posts, the pause will last “until further guidance is issued”. Existing appointments will proceed as scheduled, but new ones will be halted. Secretary of […]
Beauty Queen Arrested for Promoting Counterfeit Fiber Gummies
Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien, the winner of the Miss Grand International pageant in 2021, has been arrested for consumer fraud after promoting a counterfeit fiber gummies (supplement) on her social media channels. Thuy Tien, a well-known personality in Vietnam, had heavily marketed Kera Supergreens Gummies, claiming they were rich in fiber. However, product tests revealed […]