- The FTC announced the launch of a public inquiry into how technology platforms engage in censorship.
- In agency’s Request for Information explains that it seeks information from members of the public about how technology platforms use strategies such as “demonetizing” and “shadow banning” to deny or degrade users’ access to services based on the content of their speech or their affiliations, and how this conduct may have violated the law.
- Comments may be submitted until May 21, 2025.