A fake robocall targeting New Hampshire voters just days before the state's primary has been traced back to a former political consultant to a Democratic presidential candidate. The call urged voters to save their vote for the November election, claiming that voting in the primary would benefit Republicans and Donald Trump. The source of the call, Steve Kramer, has admitted to sending it out to thousands of voters.
Interestingly, a New Orleans street magician revealed that he was hired by Kramer to create the fake AI-generated audio for the robocall. The Democratic candidate's campaign stated they had no knowledge of Kramer's involvement in the call.
Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court is considering two cases that could impact internet usage and content moderation on social media platforms. Florida and Texas are challenging the rights of platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube to remove posts, including those promoting hate speech or election misinformation.
Florida and Texas argue that these platforms should be treated as common carriers rather than publishers, aiming to restrict conduct rather than regulate expressive activity. However, the justices seem skeptical of this argument, particularly regarding the lack of a detailed record on the potential scope of these laws.
The court must determine whether content moderation by platforms is constitutional, with past cases showing a precedent for platforms to exercise editorial discretion. Tech companies assert their right to set platform rules, emphasizing the need to avoid state censorship under the guise of protecting conservative ideas.
Ultimately, the Supreme Court's decision on these cases could have significant implications for internet regulation and the boundaries of free speech online.
