Forbes December 19, 2024
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s challenge to the law banning the popular short-form video app, setting the stage for a significant First Amendment test. TikTok and civil liberties groups argue that banning the platform infringes on free speech and unfairly targets one medium of expression. Meanwhile, supporters of the law say it’s necessary to protect national security and users’ personal data from foreign adversaries. The court’s decision to take the case suggests heightened judicial interest in policing online platforms and their content. The ruling could determine the balance between digital freedoms, government regulation, and global security. I think social media platforms should be regulated. The entire industry is an unregulated swamp of ghastly crimes, fake news, and...
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