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TikTok goes to Washington

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The Grapefruit Debate: Free Speech and Government Regulation

This chapter explores the complex relationship between government regulation and free speech on online platforms like TikTok, comparing present misinformation debates to historical concerns about media effects. The discussion highlights the role of media literacy and the challenges of content moderation, all while injecting humor into the often absurd arguments made by lawmakers.

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