A federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's social media company X, rejecting its legal bid to strike down a New York state law. The statute requires social media companies with at least $100 million (£73.64 million) in annual revenue to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, harassment, foreign political interference, and disinformation.
For context, the dispute centres on legislation signed in December 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Stop Hiding Hate Act was written with help from the Anti-Defamation League to ensure greater transparency regarding digital spaces.
