United States: Social Media

States continue to play a leading role in shaping artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the absence of a comprehensive federal framework. Two recent developments demonstrate how state approaches to AI regulation...

On May 11, 2026, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 5, “An Act Concerning Online Safety” (“SB 5” or the “Act”), which Governor Ned Lamont signed into law on May 27, 2026.

A bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general has formally objected to the House version of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (H.R. 7757)...

The FTC and the State of Nevada have reached a proposed settlement with IM Mastery Academy defendants, including Chris Terry and Isis Terry, following allegations of operating a deceptive multi-level marketing scheme.

Social media is an integral part of our lives, shaping the way we share information and engage with the world. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok offer numerous benefits, but they also present challenges when it comes to navigating the delicate balance between personal and professional lives.

Video gamers were quick to ratio Attorney General Letitia James’s social media announcement of her office’s loot box lawsuit against Valve Corporation.

The Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have announced significant expansions to screening and vetting procedures affecting multiple nonimmigrant visa categories and immigration benefit applications. These coordinated federal measures introduce enhanced social media review requirements, extended background checks, and stricter scrutiny for applicants from designated high-risk countries, fundamentally altering the landscape of visa processing and immigration adjudications.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a further expansion of its social media screening requirements for nonimmigrant visa applicants, effective March 30, 2026.

Recent court rulings in Massachusetts and California have significantly narrowed Section 230 immunity for social media platforms, holding that the Communications Decency Act does not shield companies from liability claims based on addictive or harmful design features.