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French Friday: TikTok Ban & Who Should Hold the Reins of Social Media

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The Risks of Tech Giants and Public Discourse

The chapter explores the risks associated with tech giants like Facebook and Elon Musk controlling public discourse, discussing the need for potential government intervention to regulate their power. It delves into the dangers of platforms flooding harmful misinformation and inciting real-world violence, drawing parallels to historical power imbalances and debates around free speech. The conversation also touches on the influence of social media on events like the Capitol insurrection and the evolving dynamics between big tech, free speech, and public discourse.

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