New York Pushes For Online Accountability With New Transparency Law
Attorney General Letitia James launched the enforcement of the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act, compelling social media companies to report how they handle hate speech, misinformation and harassment online.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that social media companies must begin reporting their content moderation policies to her office under the new “Stop Hiding Hate” Act.
- The law requires major social media platforms operating in New York with more than $100 million in annual revenue to submit reports twice a year.
- Reports will detail how they handle hate speech, misinformation, racism, harassment and other harmful content.
Companies can now file their reports online, with the first submissions due by January 1, 2026.
“With violence and polarization on the rise, social media companies must ensure that their platforms don’t fuel hateful rhetoric and disinformation,”
James said in a statement.
Author summary: New York enforces transparency law.