Protecting Business at the Expense of Free Speech

Google identifies the EU Digital Service Act and Digital Markets Act as major threats to its business model, urging the US State Department to adjust diplomatic strategies to safeguard its interests. This reveals a pattern where big tech companies seek governmental intervention to protect their business operations globally, often at the cost of free speech. Facebook's internal conflicts illustrate the tension between maintaining free speech and complying with government demands for policy alignment, prioritizing broader political objectives over individual rights. The importance of transparency in these interactions is highlighted, suggesting that congressional oversight is necessary to uncover the extent of government influence on media narratives, particularly the role of the State Department and related agencies in orchestrating censorship efforts. Despite constitutional protections, the involvement of government in media regulation poses risks to democratic principles, emphasizing a need for public accountability regarding how federal actions may control news and free expression.