The editorial discretion doctrine holds that media owners’ control over what content to carry on their platforms is protected by the First Amendment. It follows that if an online platform’s decision ...

Kevin decided on a career in content moderation after his YouTube recommendations took a bewildering swerve. In 2021, videos appeared on his feed depicting violent attacks by Boko Haram, a Nigerian ...

Widely accessible videos of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk getting shot this week indicate content moderation efforts are still hugely inadequate for some of the biggest social media companies.

Women in Games, Out Making Games, and BAME in Games call for transparent age ratings rather than vague "sensitive issues" ...

On July 9, 2025, AEI hosted an expert panel that examined the US Supreme Court’s recent First Amendment decisions affecting free speech and technology policy, including the 2025 rulings in Free Speech ...

Teenagers continue to face rising online challenges at a rapid pace, and a social media expert said two new developments ...

There's no question about the use of AI in game development becoming more prevalent. In fact, real devs are even losing their jobs because some studios prefer working with AI than real people. Due to ...

Anyone who spends time on social media knows that it’s hard to avoid misinformation, abusive language and offensive content. Platforms like Facebook and YouTube have content moderation systems ...

Regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly—from China’s strict gaming time limits for minors and real-name verification systems to the U.K.’s proposed Online Safety Act mandating age-appropriate ...