On Wednesday afternoon, a gunman opened fire near Pine Hills, Florida, killing a 9-year-old and wounding her mother, as well as two journalists from Spectrum News 13. Dylan Lyons, a reporter, died from his injuries, while photographer Jesse Walden was wounded and is being treated in hospital. A memorial has been set up for Lyons and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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The Supreme Court is set to consider a case on Wednesday that could have far-reaching implications for social media companies, involving the family of a Jordanian citizen killed in a 2017 terrorist attack in Istanbul. The case will decide whether social media companies can be held liable for aiding and abetting a specific act of international terrorism. The outcome of the case could have major implications for how social media companies moderate user content and could open the door to more lawsuits against tech companies for their role in the spread of extremist content.
The Supreme Court of the United States is hearing a case that could have major implications for the future of the internet, brought by the family of a woman killed in a terrorist attack. The court is considering the scope of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which grants tech companies immunity from lawsuits over their content recommendations. Tech companies are closely watching the case to see how it could affect the future of the internet, with a ruling expected by the end of June.
Ariana DeBose, an Oscar-winning actor and Broadway star, deactivated her Twitter account after her performance at the 76th annual BAFTAs went viral for the wrong reasons. The performance, which celebrated the nominees in the best lead and supporting actress categories, was deemed cringey by some viewers. DeBose's decision to deactivate her Twitter account came shortly after the performance, and it is unclear if she will reactivate it in the future.
Former Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has publicly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her suggestion to divide the United States into red and blue states and to “shrink the federal government.” Cheney responded to Greene’s tweet by saying that such a suggestion was unconstitutional and reminded her that the United States is governed by the Constitution. Greene has previously been accused of calling for civil war and has been a vocal supporter of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
This week, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear two cases, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, which could have major implications for tech companies and social media platforms. Gonzalez v. Google centers around YouTube's role in the 2015 Paris attacks, while Twitter v. Taamneh involves a lawsuit alleging that Twitter provided material support to international terrorism. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, tech companies could be held liable for recommending content to their users or for hosting terrorist content. The outcome of these cases will be closely watched until the Supreme Court issues a ruling later this year.
Lancashire Police have announced the discovery of a body in the River Wyre, close to where Nicola Bulley, 45, was last seen three weeks ago. Bulley's family has been informed of the discovery and Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her sadness. The police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Meta Platforms (META.O) has launched their new subscription service, Meta Verified, which will allow users to verify their accounts with a government ID and receive a blue badge for extra protection against impersonation. The service will be available for Instagram and Facebook and will initially be available in Australia and New Zealand. The service is part of Meta’s effort to help content creators grow and build communities and protect users from fraudulent accounts.