A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates a notable decline in American support for governmental and tech company intervention against false or violent online content. Support for government action to curb misinformation has decreased from 55% to 51%, while backing for tech companies has also fallen from 65% to 60%. The decline in favor is even sharper around violent content restrictions. The shifting public opinion coincides with significant legislative discussions, including potential changes to Section 230 and a notable partisan divide that has, however, narrowed over time.
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals a decline in American support for government and tech company actions against false or violent online content, amid free speech concerns.
The percentage of U.S. adults supporting government action to limit misinformation has fallen from 55% to 51%, with significant drops in tech company support as well.
Support for restriction of violent online content dropped steeply, with only 52% favoring government intervention, down from 60%. Tech company restrictions fell from 71% to 58%.
Political opinions reveal a narrowing divide; although Democrats still favor restrictions more than Republicans, their support for limiting false content has significantly decreased.
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