Balancing Free Speech, Content Moderation, and Financial Challenges on Twitter

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This chapter explores the challenges of maintaining free speech while moderating content on Twitter, discussing potential political implications and concerns about the platform becoming a political gatekeeper. It also examines the dilemma faced by social media companies when dealing with autocratic governments and the financial aspect of running Twitter.

The Federal Reserve is set to raise interest rates by 0.75 points for the fourth time in a row, and Pfizer raised its sales forecast for its Covid-19 vaccine by $2bn to $34bn on Tuesday. Plus, FT journalists examine whether Elon Musk will be able to run Twitter effectively in addition to several other companies.

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Pfizer lifts revenue outlook as Covid jab price rise boosts sales

Fed set to raise rates by 0.75 points for fourth time in a row

Demand for US workers rebounds despite Fed’s efforts to cool economy

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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