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Revenge of the regulators

Today, Explained

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Regulating Free Speech on Social Media in Brazil

This chapter examines the tensions between the social media platform X and Brazilian authorities in the wake of political unrest following Bolsonaro's election loss. It analyzes contrasting responses to free speech by tech figures like Elon Musk and Durov, raising critical questions about the responsibilities of social media in regulating misinformation and navigating authoritarian demands.

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