In 2019, Vice President Kamala Harris told CNN's Jake Tapper that social media companies 'are directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of oversight or regulation and it has to stop.' This statement underscores ongoing tensions between free speech and regulation of information on platforms, raising questions about governmental roles in moderating speech.
The Brazilian Supreme Court panel's unanimous decision to shut down Elon Musk's X over 'misinformation' signifies a troubling trend toward censorship. Critics highlight that this act by the state clearly amounts to a ban on political speech, emphasizing fears of authoritarianism encroaching on free discourse.
The response from Brazilian authorities, including President Lula's claim that wealth does not excuse disrespect for the country, reveals a broader narrative of government control over online speech, aiming to rein in perceived excesses of tech billionaires and reinstating state power over communication platforms.
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