Video & Transcript Research : 'platforms'

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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • and do not stand behind its platform. and do not stand behind its platform.
  • by vetting its Republican platform by vetting its members<00:18:20.559> and<00:18:20.880>
  • <00:19:04.799> of diluting and polluting the platform of diluting and polluting the platform
  • Because those people believe in the platform that the party put forward.
  • Because those people believe in the platform that the party put forward.
Bills: HB541
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • that's a big deal on this committee, reported five bills to regulate big tech and require online platforms
  • as a fentanyl to try to put in place. bills to make that be reported when it's being sold on the platforms
  • Senator Cruz and I lead the Take It Down Act that has gotten support from a number of the platforms.
  • platforms, not originally, that I believe is going to pass through the House, it's already passed through
  • the right man. a series of events where eventually this man on American soil was kicked off the platform
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism focused on oversight of Meta's foreign relations and representations to Congress. An essential witness, Sarah Wynne-Williams, a former executive at Facebook, provided testimony outlining significant concerns about the company's practices and its complicity in aiding oppressive regimes. The atmosphere was charged, with ongoing debates about the regulation of big tech companies and the ethical implications of their policies. The committee explored topics such as user data management, whistleblower retaliation, and the need for legislative measures to protect users and enhance accountability in the tech sector. A notable point of contention was Facebook's alleged cooperation with the Chinese government regarding the dissemination of user data and AI tools, leading to serious ethical implications.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Constitution Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've seen that in practice. in a series of aggressive pressure campaigns waged against platforms that
  • But Elon Musk was the only leader of a major social media platform who was willing to take a stand and
  • , and flag disfavored narratives for the tech platforms themselves.
  • These platforms proceed to use that information to throttle, censor, or ban disfavored ideas.
  • All those things were true, but you were de-platformed. You were told you cannot speak.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 15th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was able to utilize platforms like YouTube to study for my recent SAT, which helped me so much.
  • Across all platforms, I have around 2 million or over.
  • Very helpful platform. Thank you for being here. Thanks for your testimony. You're excused.
  • Very helpful platform. Thank you for being here. Thanks for your testimony. You're excused.
  • Additionally, social media platforms could very well pull out of Texas altogether.
Summary: The committee took up House Bill 186, which would require social media platforms to verify users are 18 or older before allowing account creation. Invited witnesses in support, including Mary Elizabeth Castle and David Dunmoyer, argued the bill would protect children from harmful algorithms, addictive design, bullying, sexual exploitation, and mental health harms, and emphasized parental rights and the idea that minors should not enter binding contracts with platforms. Committee members questioned them about how algorithms work, whether parents could realistically monitor content, and whether the bill would still allow educational use; the witnesses said the bill was narrowly aimed at harmful social media use and not educational content. Public testimony on HB 186 was largely in opposition, though several student witnesses said they supported the bill’s goals but wanted the age lowered to 16 or the bill amended to allow parental consent or joint accounts. Opponents argued the bill would be ineffective because teens could bypass age checks, would cut off access to educational tools, school communications, recruiting and NIL opportunities, and would burden free speech and privacy. Some witnesses also said social media helps teens with mental health, community, and creative or professional opportunities, while others warned the bill could disproportionately harm disabled and marginalized users. After public testimony closed, HB 186 was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 5138, which Chairman Hughes said would respond to a court ruling limiting the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes unless invited by local prosecutors by changing the statute to require AG prosecution. Public testimony on HB 5138 was brief and opposed by at least one witness who argued it would further erode local control and expand state preemption. The bill was left pending after testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3225, a library bill aimed at keeping sexually explicit books and materials out of children’s sections in municipal libraries and requiring age verification for checkout, including digital access, with parental consent and other revisions added in the House. Supporters said the bill would protect children from explicit material and keep such content in adult sections, while opponents argued it would amount to censorship, be costly and difficult to implement, and could be used to target LGBTQ+ or other marginalized content. Library workers, parents, students, and advocates testified that existing library sections already separate age-appropriate materials and that the bill could reduce access to books, burden libraries, and infringe on parental choice and free expression.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • How would this differ from those, and how would the platform be?
  • So it's actually designed explicitly to be platform agnostic.
  • So it's vendor agnostic and platform agnostic.
  • platform.
  • all the working data that was in that platform could go away.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing focused on a range of public safety bills, with especially emotional testimony on the Maggie Hubbard Rental Safety Act, which would require short-term rentals to be inspected for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and require platforms or agents to verify compliance before listing. Rep. Hadley Luddy, Sen. Julian Cyr, and the Hubbard and Waldron families described the fatal Airbnb fire that killed Shannon Hubbard and her daughter Maggie in New York, saying the deaths were preventable and that the bill would save lives. Committee members expressed sympathy and support for the families’ efforts to turn their loss into legislation. The committee also heard testimony on a proposed peace officer oath (S. 1680), described by Sen. Lydia Edwards as a binding ethical standard tied to certification and recertification, with discipline and annual reporting to promote accountability and de-escalation. Rep. Tom Walsh testified for a bill requiring hotel and motel workers to be trained to recognize human trafficking and to post hotline signage, and later testimony supported a school safety data grant program to provide first responders with standardized, up-to-date school maps for emergencies. Another major topic was a bill to allow temporary door-locking devices in public buildings; supporters said the devices are removable, do not alter fire code, and could improve lockdown response during active shooter events. Additional bills discussed included measures to transfer the Office of Emergency Medical Services to EOPSS, increase penalties for unlicensed hood-system cleaning, expand membership on the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, and strengthen confidentiality for peer support and critical incident stress debriefings. Firefighters and fire chiefs also supported a bill to tighten penalties for violations of hot-work regulations, citing the 2014 Beacon Street fire that killed Lt. Walsh and Firefighter Kennedy. Law enforcement groups backed a package including a Blue Star plate and Blue Alert system for fallen officers’ families, stronger move-over penalties, and a memorial fund, while the State Police Association supported the move-over provisions but asked for further work on the special state police officer bill before final action. No votes were taken during the hearing.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 20, 2026 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • You can distribute it around any platform, any perimeter that you want to monitor.
  • Three years ago, this is where our platform was at, called Nadia, and you can tell in the way that we
  • have re-engineered this platform.
  • It's 200 pounds lighter than the platform you just saw.
  • Navigate over obstacles much better than the platform that you just saw.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (01/27/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • With the Salesforce platform, we're able to in some cases deliver solutions in three days.
  • With the Salesforce platform, we're able to in some cases deliver solutions in three days.
  • With the Salesforce platform, we're able to in some cases deliver solutions in three days.
  • With the Salesforce platform, we're able to in some cases deliver solutions in three days.
  • With the Salesforce platform, we're able to in some cases deliver solutions in three days.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee convened an informational Division 3 Finance hearing focused on DHHS programmatic issues rather than budget line items. The chair emphasized that members should avoid questions requiring dollar figures and noted that the coming budget cycle would likely be difficult because revenues are expected to be tighter. Commissioner Lori Weaver said the department wanted to use the session to explain its functions at a high level, with more detailed presentations to follow, and to collect questions for later responses. Weaver outlined DHHS’s mission of supporting optimal health for state residents and described the department’s three main responsibilities: protection and prevention, client service delivery, and regulatory oversight. She said DHHS has eight divisions, a $3.6 billion total budget, about $1.217 billion in general funds, roughly a quarter of state positions, and personnel costs that are less than 11% of the budget. She also noted a recent hiring freeze, explained that the department did not request new positions except where required by law, and said vacancy rates had improved from 22% to 14% over the last two years but could rise again because of attrition and the hiring freeze. Weaver and CFO Nathan White then discussed why the DHHS budget is complex, explaining that it is built from multiple funding sources and is shaped by assumptions made months before the fiscal year begins, actual service demand, and cost allocation rules used to draw down federal funds. White highlighted maintenance-of-effort requirements, including TANF, where state spending is needed to secure federal matching funds and shortfalls can trigger penalties. At the committee’s request, DHHS agreed to provide a simplified historical accounting of TANF contributions to show how the match is assembled across positions, contracts, and other factors. The department also reviewed its roadmap, which Weaver described as a framework developed with staff and stakeholders around three themes: culture, community, and customer service. She highlighted priorities such as Mission Zero to end emergency department boarding, expanding access to community-based and residential behavioral health services, reducing reliance on institutional care, improving contract management with nonprofit and provider partners, using data dashboards to guide decisions, and investing in workforce stability and culture. No votes were taken; the main action was DHHS’s commitment to provide additional follow-up materials, including the TANF contribution breakdown.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Just recently, our new SVU detective worked a cyber tip from the internet platform Discord.
  • You may have seen last week that our office filed a civil lawsuit against the popular gaming platform
  • <00:08:25.280> Roblox<00:08:26.240> for popular gaming platform Roblox for popular
  • Roblox is an online<00:09:56.160> gaming<00:09:56.560> platform<00:09:56.959> that
  • to gain access uh to using the platform to gain access uh to children.<00:10:34.000> Uh<00:10
Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met without a quorum at first, then heard an update on child exploitation enforcement efforts from the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Criminal Investigations. The presenters described the specialized investigation and prosecution unit funded in House Bill 6, saying the added resources allowed them to hire four staff members and expand work on cyber tips, search warrants, arrests, forensic processing, victim advocacy, and training for local law enforcement. They highlighted a recent rescue of a 5-year-old victim from a Discord-related case and said the office had also filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the platform lacked adequate age verification and allowed predators access to children. Senators asked about the lawsuit, and the presenters said Kentucky was one of only two states to sue Roblox and that the complaint was based on evidence collected by the office. The committee then received an update from the Kentucky River Authority on lock and dam repairs funded in the 2024-2026 budget. The authority reported progress on three capital projects: upper guide repairs at Locks 2 and 3, design and repair work at Dam 7, and design work to reopen Lock 5 for navigation. Officials explained that river construction is limited by flooding and fish-spawn restrictions, and they described the engineering and safety issues involved in replacing guide walls and repairing Dam 7’s spillway. They also said the authority had demolished three obsolete lockmaster houses and filled a fifth lockmaster position, while continuing to work on pay retention for those employees. Members asked about the transfer of the lock and dam properties from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the permitting process through the Division of Water, and the timeline for reopening navigation. The authority said the Corps had transferred the properties to Kentucky, that permits for river work are handled through the Division of Water and the Army Corps, and that Locks 1 through 4 are open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Officials said Lock 5 would add 14 miles of navigation if reopened, but that it would still take a few more years before that project is complete.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • And we have provided an amazing platform for China to tap into the world's great... greatest economy
  • Now there may be a case I don't know of, but the WTO is supposed to provide this platform.
  • Finta, would you agree that the instability in Social Security's website presence and online platforms
  • Scammers use these peer-to-peer apps to target seniors and these platforms platforms operate in a regulatory
  • This rise in fraud through payment absence other digital tools is staggering and these platforms still
Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Next, we have SAMSERA's Connected Operations Platform, Artificial Intelligence Driven.
  • Forgot about items and equipment; we can track that and put that all on the same platform.
  • I think ultimately that's what our platform does and provides for the public sector.
  • Chairman, this platform is really impressive.
  • There are different platforms already out there, and I see this as a plus one to what's there. Mr.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 3, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • TO UPDATE OR REPLACE ONLY THE MODULES THAT NEED IMPROVEMENT WITHOUT REPLACING THE WHOLE SYSTEM OR PLATFORM
  • ALL MODULES MUST INTEGRATE WITH OUR INTEGRATION SERVICES AND INTEGRATION PLATFORM TO SEND AND RECEIVE
  • WE WILL START WITH THE INTEGRATION SERVICES INTEGRATION PLATFORM.
  • THE INTEGRATION PLATFORM SERVES AS THE TRACKS IN THE ANALOGY I WAS STATING A MINUTE AGO, IT SUPPORTS
  • WE ARE REQUIRING ALL VENDORS TO USE AGENCIES PLATFORM TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY AND TRACKING, THIS CHANGE
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the sixth generation aircraft, this platform that's there.
  • You know, when we talk about... stealth, there's actually only two platforms on the face of the earth
  • We've worn our current weapons platforms out. We do. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Once again, I don't own that platform. That platform belongs to North Common.
  • We're going to move to a two-platform bomber force for the United States of America.
Summary: The meeting focused on the strategic posture of U.S. military capabilities with an emphasis on deterrence amid growing global threats. General Cotton from STRATCOM and General Whiting from SPACECOM provided insights into the modernization efforts of the nuclear triad. Key discussions involved the importance of maintaining control over specific frequency spectrums critical for military operations and the implications of potential auctioning of these bands. Members expressed concerns regarding the evolving landscape with adversaries like China and Russia, emphasizing that swift action is needed to adapt and preserve U.S. national security. Various proposals and existing programs, including the B-21 bomber and the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLICOM), were debated, alongside the necessity of increasing military investment in hypersonic defense systems.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, thank you. platform are sold by platform are sold by individuals<00:29:59.640> versus<00
  • <00:36:18.840> are those reselling on these platforms are those reselling on these platforms
  • So the platform itself doesn't determine.
  • On StubHub or a secondary ticket platform, they don't set the prices.
  • So the platform itself doesn't determine.
Bills: SCR118, SCR173
Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection heard two resolutions. SCR 118 SD1 would urge the Insurance Division and the Attorney General to convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division deferred to written testimony, while the Attorney General opposed the measure because of an ongoing lawsuit, asking that references to legal recovery and the AG’s role in convening the group be removed. Members questioned how the resolution might relate to the state’s climate damages litigation and whether it could inform damages calculations. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, including removing the Attorney General as co-convener and changing certain membership references to board chairs; the motion passed unanimously with one excused member. The committee also heard SCR 173 SD1, which would create a task force on event ticket scalping. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the concept but asked to be added as a task force member and said the draft left its role unclear. Supporters, including the National Independent Venue Association and D-BAT, described high resale prices, fraudulent or speculative tickets, and harm to consumers and local businesses. StubHub and the Ticket Policy Forum supported the task force but urged broader scope to include the primary ticket market and ticket sellers, and StubHub also sought inclusion on the task force. Members discussed whether the task force should focus on the secondary market or the broader ticketing ecosystem, and whether the Office of Consumer Protection should be part of the task force or only consulted. The vice chair recommended passage with amendments adding the Office of Consumer Protection as a member and clarifying the consultation language, and the committee adopted that recommendation unanimously with one excused member.
IN

Indiana 2026 Regular Session

Friday, Feb. 27 part 1

Indiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So on LinkedIn, you could say what, it's not LinkedIn, but it was its own platform.
  • This platform must use age and residency requirements to open an account for verification.
  • So you're going to ask these platforms to create an entirely new program.
  • So can you share with me what platforms would be impacted?
  • Can you share with me what platforms would be impacted?
Keywords: 964, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • As we know, social media platforms create a space for building connections.
  • Apps and websites are designed to keep users on the platform and engaged with content, deepening addictive
  • Social media companies are not going to come to the rescue of those who are addicted to their platforms
  • And, you know, the other piece of this, I think, is that platforms are also profiting off of our data
  • How does that comport with the terms and conditions of some platforms, all of them that I'm aware of?
Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills on AI, social media, rental cars, and account deletion. AB 316 by Assemblymember Krell would bar defendants from avoiding liability by claiming an AI system autonomously caused harm. Supporters argued it would preserve accountability as AI grows more powerful, especially in cases involving children, while opponents said existing tort law already covers these issues and warned the bill could create uncertainty and overbroad liability. The bill passed the committee 8-1. AB 656 by Assemblymember Schiavo, sponsored by Consumer Federation of California, would make it easier for users to delete social media accounts and personal information, with amendments shifting the deletion prompt into settings rather than on every screen. Supporters said platforms use dark patterns and make deletion unnecessarily difficult; opponents raised concerns about unintended deletions and possible conflicts with existing privacy law, though the author said the bill was being aligned with CCPA. The bill passed 9-0. The committee also approved the consent calendar. AB 1197 by Assemblymember Calderon would address rental car theft and misuse by allowing limited geofencing in specific situations and revising rules around renter liability when keys are returned and a police report is filed. Rental car companies and other supporters said the bill would help recover stolen or abandoned vehicles, while an opponent warned about privacy and possible consumer harms in edge cases. The bill passed 11-0. AB 1374 by Assemblymember Berman would require more upfront disclosure of the total price of rental cars, including mandatory fees, to curb hidden charges; supporters said consumers still face surprise costs, while opponents argued current law already requires disclosure and that the bill’s new wording could invite litigation. It passed 13-0.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 2874 aims to address these concerns by requiring large social media platform to retain and display
  • LinkedIn, for example, last year adopted the C2PA on their platform.
  • The original bill applied to the platform with 1.5 million users in Texas.
  • Platform must retain provenance metadata.
  • It does not require a platform to remove or moderate any post.
Bills: HB74, HB175
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires covered platforms to undergo independent third-party audits of their algorithms.
  • Social media platforms continually bombard youth with highly visual content that is extremely engaging
  • We've known for years that social media platforms like image-based platforms, Instagram and TikTok, can
  • Platforms are not required to disclose this information, and voluntary steps have proven insufficient
  • It does not ban social media or dictate how companies must run their platforms.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held a hearing on several artificial intelligence bills, opening with remarks about the 9/11 anniversary and then broad statements from the co-chairs about AI’s promise and risks. Chair Farley-Bouvier and Senator Moore emphasized the need for guardrails, transparency, and worker and consumer protections, while Senator Finegold described Senate Bill 37, which would create a framework for AI model training with safety assessments, audits, incident reporting, Attorney General oversight, and workforce reporting. Members also discussed Massachusetts’ position relative to other states and the need for state action in the absence of federal regulation. A large portion of the hearing focused on the Fair Act, House 77 and Senate 35, which would limit workplace surveillance, restrict collection of biometric and location data, require notice and human review for automated employment decisions, and protect workers from retaliation. Labor leaders, including AFL-CIO, AFSCME, AFT, SEIU, building trades, and other worker representatives, testified in support, describing harms from bossware, automated benefits denials, hiring and promotion screening, scheduling, and monitoring in workplaces ranging from health care and education to manufacturing and construction. They argued that AI systems are already affecting wages, benefits, safety, and job security, and that Massachusetts should act now to set clear rules. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 74, which would require informed consent and clear contract terms for digital replicas of voices and likenesses, with SAG-AFTRA representatives supporting the bill as a protection for performers and creators. Another major topic was Senate Bill 51 on social media algorithm accountability and transparency; child safety advocates, researchers, and a public health expert described harms from engagement-based algorithms, including exposure to harmful content, eating disorders, and youth mental health impacts, and supported independent audits and public reporting. A few industry and civil liberties witnesses supported regulation but urged balance, warning against overly burdensome rules while acknowledging the need for privacy, transparency, and accountability. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the hearing excerpt.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Finance (04/22/2025)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • :27.360> in<00:29:27.679> every discovery platform is used in every discovery platform
  • Just to go back to the learning platform. Yes.
  • Just to go back to the learning platform. Yes.
  • So, this is a 24/7 a tutoring platform.
  • And tutoring platform in the classroom.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Platforms often used to harass or exploit individuals without their consent.
  • The bill includes a list of content for which social media platforms must maintain an easily accessible
  • The bill requires social media platforms to do the following: - Remove content reported as explicit deep
  • Lastly, the bill outlines investigative procedures for platforms that receive complaints.
  • It criminalizes nonconsensual deepfake pornography and requires platforms to remove such content within
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Ticket resale disclosures and pricing restrictions 3/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have tickets as low as $63 platform.
  • It is the resale platforms and the scalpers who depend on those platforms.
  • 00:21:06.480> scalpers<00:21:07.039> who resell platforms and the scalpers who resell platforms
  • defend on the depend on those platforms. defend on the depend on those platforms.
  • platforms can verify the original price of<00:24:00.080> tickets.
Keywords: 1183, house