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Free Speech, Limited?

IRL: Online Life is Real Life

CHAPTER

The Power and Responsibility of Tech Companies in Regulating the Internet

This chapter explores the challenges faced by tech companies in understanding the consequences of their platform rules and their role in regulating speech. It delves into the authority and power of tech companies, the need for transparency and user appeal rights, and the argument against companies deciding what content is allowed on their platforms. The chapter also discusses the potential influence of social platforms in steering attention towards certain content and the responsibility of wealthy institutions to create a safe and inclusive space.

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