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Lee Fang: My Warning to Congress on Censorship
Feb 6, 2024
Journalist Lee Fang discusses the risks of AI-powered censorship in his testimony to Congress. Topics include the weaponization of free speech, social media censorship, biased AI tools, and the partisanship of Democrats.
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- Government-led censorship undermines free speech and erodes public trust in elections.
- Both Democrats and Republicans should protect free speech as a common principle, regardless of political affiliation.
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The Issue of Censorship and Government Influence
The podcast episode focuses on a congressional hearing addressing the issue of censorship. Clips from the hearing highlight allegations that big tech companies like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube have been coerced by the government to censor certain content. The speakers argue that government agencies, including law enforcement and intelligence agencies, should not have the power to dictate permissible journalism or control social media. They emphasize that government-led censorship not only undermines free speech, but also erodes public trust in elections.
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