US appeals court rejects big tech's right to regulate online speech

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Industry groups say the measure would turn platforms into bastions of dangerous content.

US appeals court rejects big tech's right to regulate online speech
A US appeals court on Friday upheld a Texas law that bars large social media companies from banning or censoring users based on "viewpoint," a setback for technology industry groups that say the measure would turn platforms into bastions of dangerous content. The 3-0 ruling by the 5th ...

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