The Federal Trade Commission, led by Andrew Ferguson, is investigating major tech companies for potential censorship practices that may infringe on free speech rights. This probe focuses on practices such as shadow banning and collaboration with government agencies that suppressed dissent, notably during the Trump and Biden administrations. Ferguson emphasizes the need for clear regulations to prevent future abuses. The importance of preserving free-speech protections is underscored, as it should not depend on the shifting political landscape or the prevailing party's interests.
Tech firms should not be bullying their users, declared Federal Trade Commission head Andrew Ferguson in announcing an investigation of Big Tech censorship and shadow banning.
The investigation can't be purely backward-looking. Yes, Americans need answers on how the censorship-industrial complex penetrated the federal government during the first Trump term.
Free-speech protections can't depend on the right side winning any given election.
The FTC is asking for public input on how the companies' policies squelched speech, including potential violations of the law.
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