In this episode of Liberty Lens, hosts Big John and Mike ter Maat explore the global tension between social media censorship and free speech. They discuss China’s new national ID system for internet control, the UK’s Online Safety Act, and similar measures in Canada and India. The conversation covers the role of governments in controlling online content, the impact of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on platform moderation. Learn how these policies affect your online freedom and what they mean for the future of digital expression.
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Chapters:
00:01:19 Social Media Censorship and Global Trends
00:07:31 China’s Internet Control and AI Deployment
00:12:21 UK’s Online Safety Act and Government Motives
00:16:33 Section 230 and Its Impact on Platforms
00:26:45 User Control and Platform Accountability
00:34:01 Supreme Court Rulings on Content Moderation
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