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Thoughts on Internet Content Moderation from Spending Thousands of Hours Moderating Volokh Conspiracy Threads

Of possible relevance to the Fifth Circuit's recent decision in Netchoice v. Paxton.

Reason

Iran’s pro-government counter-protesters try to change narrative

Government supporters have taken to the streets recently amid widespread protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Al Jazeera

The Sarver and Udoka cases have shown the good and bad of online NBA fandom

The robust online community that fuels the NBA’s popularity can be its greatest asset and a dangerous liability. For the past seven days, the full spectrum has been on display

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Rallies held in Melbourne, Canberra in support of Iranian protesters, as Tehran vows to 'deal decisively' with demonstrators

Hundreds of Melburnians have gathered in solidarity with protesters in Iran, who have taken to the streets across the country, furious over the death of a woman while she was in the custody of Iran's morality police.

ABC News

Iran protests’ death toll rises to 41 as the unrest deepens

The number of people killed in Iranian protests that were sparked by the death of a woman in police custody rose to 41 including demonstrators and police, state TV reported.

Tribune News Service

Iran says U.S. move to ease internet sanctions is part of its hostile stance

Iran on Saturday criticised a U.S. move to make exceptions to sanctions in order to help provide internet to Iranians during nationwide protests, state media reported.

Reuters

Protests spread in Iran as President Raisi vows to crack down

Demonstrations that began with death of Mahsa Amini while detained by morality police pose biggest threat to regime in 13 years

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Iran says internet crackdown will continue amid protests over Mahsa Amini's death

As of Friday, at least 30 people have died, according to the watchdog group Amnesty International.

Axios

Elon Musk greenlit to activate Starlink internet for Iranians

Legal guidance by the American government on expanding internet services to Iranians was changed despite US sanctions.

Al Jazeera

The Internet Reckons It’s Kracked The Kode Of Kylie Jenner’s Baby Name Thanks To Her Niece True

Nope, it's not Cloudy (or Kloudy).

Pedestrian.tv

'I want to name my kids after a married couple - my brother thinks it's weird'

A woman has turned to the internet for advice after her family disagreed with her decision of naming two siblings after a married couple - who she 'loves very dearly'

Daily Mirror

Washington Takes Measures to Ease Iranians Access to Internet

The United States Treasury Department issued guidance expanding the range of internet services available to Iranians despite US sanctions on the country. The US took action to support the free flow of information and access to fact-based information to the Iranian people after the Iranian government cut off access to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australian Federal Police monitoring dark web amid allegations stolen Optus data may be sold online

The Australian Federal Police says it is monitoring the dark web and internet forums after reports Optus customers' personal information may be being sold online.

ABC News

JAS shareholders give AIS acquisition moves the nod

Shareholders of Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have approved a deal in which Advanced Info Service (AIS) Plc will acquire its subsidiary Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), a fixed broadband operator, and buy 19% of Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) for 32.4 billion baht in total.

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Benzinga

Elon Musk Says 'Activating Starlink' In Iran After US Eases Curbs On Internet Services To The Country

Iranians could soon regain access to the internet, which was blacked out by the government following the recent widespread protests in the country over the death of a woman held in police custody for violating a dress code.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran in New Internet Crackdown to Thwart Protesters

Iran has imposed tough and targeted restrictions on internet use to try to prevent protests and stop images of crackdowns on their demonstrations reaching the outside world, observers say. Activists have expressed alarm that the restrictions could allow the authorities to carry out repression "under the cover of darkness". The…

WEKU

U.S. lets tech firms boost internet access in Iran following a crackdown on protesters

The move authorizes firms to offer more social media and collaboration platforms, video conferencing and cloud-based services in Iran following a crackdown on protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.

Al Jazeera

US relaxes internet sanctions on Iran in support of protesters

US Treasury expands Iran sanction exemptions to social media platforms, video conferencing and cloud services.

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The Independent UK

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

The Treasury Department says it will allow American tech firms to expand their business in Iran to boost internet access for the Iranian people

Reuters

U.S. adjusts sanctions to help Iranians evade online surveillance, censorship

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued guidance expanding the range of internet services available to Iranians despite U.S. sanctions on the country, amid protests around Iran following the death of a 22-year-old woman in custody.

Reason

Another Commentary on the Fifth Circuit's Texas Social Media Law Decision

As I noted yesterday, I'm still trying to fully digest the Netchoice v. Paxton opinions, but I passed along two commentaries from top scholars on the subject, one entirely critical from Prof. Genevieve Lakier (Chicago) and one that's mostly critical from Prof. Alan Rozenshtein (Minnesota). I thought I'd also pass…

Reason

First Amendment Limits on State Laws Targeting Election Misinformation, Part V

The need for a comprehensive strategy addressing election misinformation.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Iran must heed the demands for reforms

For all the legitimate concerns about privacy loss, the spread of misinformation and the like, one thing mass global access to the internet has done is made it ever harder for oppressive regimes to keep things under wraps.

Los Angeles Times

From Tehran to Los Angeles, the death of an Iranian woman sparks a feminist outcry

LOS ANGELES — Newsha Niazmandi was born and raised in Iran and moved to the U.S. when she was 17 years old. In recent days, her thoughts have focused on another young woman who lived in Iran — and whose death has touched a global nerve.

Reason

Packingham Jr.: Louisiana Court Upholds Ban on Certain Sex Offenders Using Many Social Media Sites

The relative narrowness of the law, the court concludes, distinguishes the law from the one struck down in Packingham v. North Carolina.

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