The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched a public inquiry into online platforms regarding user censorship based on speech or affiliations. The investigation aims to scrutinize whether tech companies have violated laws through confusing internal procedures that limit user appeals. The FTC encourages public commentary from those affected by censorship, highlighting that tech firms should not be intimidating their users. The inquiry will evaluate companies' content moderation policies, motivations behind user actions, and their implications on competition in the digital space.
"Tech firms should not be bullying their users. This inquiry will help the FTC better understand how these firms may have violated the law by silencing and intimidating Americans for speaking their minds."
"The agency also asks about platforms' policies related to content moderation and appeals processes, and how the decisions impacted users."
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