Intelligence Squared Facebook, Free Speech and the Fight for Digital Democracy, With Marietje Schaake and Carl Miller
Feb 26, 2021
Marietje Schaake, International Director of Policy at Stanford's Cyber Policy Centre and former European Parliament member, joins Carl Miller to discuss the critical intersection of big tech and democracy. They delve into Facebook's clash with Australia over corporate power and its implications for free speech. The conversation also covers the challenges traditional media faces against digital disruption, the EU's regulatory aspirations, and the need for transparency in tech governance. Ultimately, they emphasize protecting civil liberties in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Facebook vs. Australia
- Facebook blocked Australian news links in a dispute over a new law requiring tech companies to pay for news content.
- This heavy-handed tactic sparked global backlash and highlighted Facebook's prioritization of its business model.
Democratic Mandates
- In conflicts between tech companies and governments, only governments have a democratic mandate.
- Marietje Schaake emphasizes the importance of prioritizing democratically elected authorities over corporate power.
Trump Deplatforming
- Deplatforming Trump highlighted the immense power of tech companies over public discourse.
- This raised concerns about the role of private entities in regulating free speech.