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Brazil's top court tackles social media regulation


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Brazil's Supreme Court resumed a long-awaited review of social media regulation Wednesday in a groundbreaking case for Latin America on the spread of fake news and hate speech.After a months-long pause, the court resumed its interrogation of four cases that focus on the accountability of online platforms for illegal content posted by users.

Brazil's Supreme Court is addressing the contentious issue of social media regulation, specifically focusing on whether social media platforms can be held accountable for content posted by users. This comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed by the Brazilian Socialist Party against a decision by the Brazilian Congress that absolved social media companies from liability for user-generated content. The court's decision could have significant implications for freedom of expression and the responsibilities of social media companies in Brazil. The case also touches on broader issues such as the spread of fake news and hate speech online, with the court considering whether to impose fines or other penalties on platforms that fail to remove harmful content promptly. The outcome of this case is eagerly awaited by both tech companies and civil liberties groups, as it could set a precedent for how social media is regulated not just in Brazil but potentially worldwide.

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