Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently blocked, blurred, or removed posts from abortion pill providers, suspending accounts and hiding them from search and recommendations. This action intensified in the last two weeks amidst concerns over speech policies. Meta cited rules against selling pharmaceutical drugs without proper certification as the reason for some actions, but the timing raised questions about speech restrictions. Abortion pill providers expressed disappointment at the suppression of vital health care information online, highlighting ongoing challenges in content enforcement.
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Tech tariff exemptions are only temporary, according to Trump’s commerce secretary
The tech industry may not be safe from new tariffs U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that the tech industry could face new tariffs despite the Trump administration's recent announcement to exempt consumer electronics like laptops and smartphones from earlier tariffs. Although Trump delayed several tariffs this week, he maintained a 10% tariff on certain goods. This situation reflects ongoing uncertainty regarding the impact of tariffs on the tech sector. Full Article
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