The article discusses concerns over the significant influence wealthy individuals have in controlling both media and social media platforms, particularly in light of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter. It highlights that while many are alarmed by rich individuals purchasing elections, there is less attention given to their control over media narratives and information dissemination. The author suggests that rather than advocating for government regulation which poses its own dangers, a better approach may be reforming Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for content posted by users.
No one expects serious thinking from our great thinkers, but the rest of us really do need to give these issues serious thought.
It was problematic that such a massive platform was under the control of whatever rich person or people owned it.
I have never been in that camp [of advocating for government control], for reasons that should be obvious today.
The issue at stake is the provision that protects social media platforms from liability for third party content.
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