This chapter explores the intricacies of content moderation and free speech on social media platforms like Telegram, Twitter (X), and Meta. It examines the varying strategies of these companies, emphasizing the challenges posed by encryption, moderation efforts, and the accountability of platform leaders.
The arrest of Telegram’s founder and CEO in Paris last month has thrown the spotlight on the messaging app and its approach to content moderation. Madeleine Finlay hears from Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer and technology journalist Alex Hern about how the case could influence how social media companies approach problematic content on their platforms. Help support our independent journalism at
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