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Biden, Misinformation, and Democracy
This chapter analyzes President Biden's farewell speech, focusing on the urgent challenges posed by social media misinformation and its impact on journalistic integrity. The discussion highlights the tension between free speech and fact-checking in the political landscape, especially concerning government interventions in internet discourse. The speakers also examine the evolving roles of influential tech platforms and the complexities surrounding disinformation, government regulation, and political accountability.