Newly elected Republican representative Nancy Mace, activist Cory Doctorow, and author Professor Shoshana Zuboff discuss the implications of Trump's social media ban, corporate actions against Parler, tech monopolies' impact on free speech, social media silencing, and power imbalances in information civilization.
Tech giants face scrutiny for inconsistent banning practices
Debate over social media regulation sparks concerns over free speech
Deep dives
Social Media Platforms and Hate Speech
Social media platforms like Parler faced consequences for not effectively moderating hate speech. Companies like Google and Apple delisted Parler due to concerns about violent content on the platform. The debate over tech giants' rights to ban users, including a US president, has sparked discussions on the need to address divisive content and its impact on society.
Corporate Power and Accountability
The actions of social media platforms in banning users have ignited debates on corporate power and accountability. Critics argue that these platforms wield significant influence on public discourse. The episode raises concerns about consistent application of moderation standards and the implications for free speech and democracy.
Challenges in Moderation and Platform Regulation
The podcast delves into the complexities of content moderation on social media platforms. It highlights the challenges of distinguishing hate speech and the limitations of automated moderation tools. Discussions center on the need for robust moderation efforts, the role of monopolies in shaping online discourse, and the potential regulatory implications for tech companies.
President Trump's ban from various social media raises the question of their regulation. Are they right to ban him, and what are the implications? We ask Nancy Mace, a newly elected Republican representative of South Carolina. Cory Doctorow, blogger, author and activist in favour of liberalising copyright laws, says that Apple and Google can't blame inadequate moderation for their banning of social network Parler on their platforms. And we hear from Professor Shoshana Zuboff, author of a book The age of surveillance capitalism, who thinks the law will bring the beginning of the end of 'Big Tech'. .
(Picture: Trump's Twitter profile showing the account is suspended. Credit: Getty Images.)
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