The Latest Breaking News from Mike Masnick

The SAFE TECH Act Is Anything but Safe

The latest bid to amend Section 230 would threaten free speech and creators' ability to monetize content while also subjecting tech companies to a flood of frivolous lawsuits.

Reason · Mar 3, 2023

How I would fix Twitter if I were CEO

My name was floated as a potential head of the social media platform. Here’s what I’d do if I were suddenly in charge

The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2023

ChatGPT Successfully Imitates a Talented Sociopath with Too Many Lawyers

Episode 434 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason · Dec 13, 2022

Federal Judges Uphold Texas Law Regulating What Social Media Platforms May Censor

It’s a terrible ruling that misunderstands years of First Amendment precedents. And it’s increasingly likely that the Supreme Court will have to intervene.

Reason · Sep 19, 2022

A Cop Rear-Ended a Car, Sending a Toddler to the Hospital. The Car's Driver Was Breathalyzed. The Cop Wasn't.

Plus: Twitter whistleblower reports, court says FDA must reconsider vaping products, and more...

Reason · Aug 24, 2022

Judge Can't Add 6 Years to a Prison Sentence Because the Defendant Called Him Names, Says Court

Plus: Coverage of Section 230 is overwhelmingly negative, Arizona cops who watched a man drown have been placed on leave, and more...

Reason · Jun 8, 2022

Oklahoma Votes To Criminalize Abortion

Plus: Panhandling is free speech, Biden may extend student loan repayment moratorium, Florida's wasteful defense of unconstitutional social media law, and more...

Reason · Apr 6, 2022

Veggie 'Meat' Maker Tofurky Wins Free Speech Challenge to Food-Labeling Law

Plus: Meta's campaign to smear TikTok, new research on immigrants and welfare, and more...

Reason · Mar 31, 2022