Topic: American Medical Association
The American Medical Association (AMA) has increasingly advocated for stricter censorship of health-related speech, pushing platforms to adopt policies that limit what is deemed as “misinformation.” This trend raises concerns about the implications for free expression and the potential suppression of legitimate discourse on medical topics. As the AMA calls for tighter controls, the balance between public health and individual rights becomes a critical issue for defenders of free speech and privacy.
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AMA President Advocates for Stricter Censorship of Health “Misinformation,” Urges Platforms To Follow YouTube’s Strict Speech Policy
Jesse Ehrenfeld calls for online censorship.
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Medical Group Files Supreme Court Brief Against Biden Administration’s Online Censorship Pressure
Murthy v. Missouri is the biggest online censorship case of our time.
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Medical groups demand social media platforms stop “disinformation” about trans surgeries on minors
Calling for censorship to end “harassment.”
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Doctor pushes back against California’s medical misinformation policy
A speech suppression bill.
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American Medical Association language guide says drop terms like “morbid obesity,” “alcoholic,” and “fairness”
To avoid social media mobs.
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YouTube CEO compares boosting of “authoritative” sources to scientific process
Some of the processes she described sound anything but scientific.