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System Update with Glenn Greenwald cover image

Dangerous Charges Brought Against Pavel Durov By France; Columbia Student Protester On Campus Free Speech And Fall Protests

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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Tech Leaders in the Crosshairs

Increasing scrutiny from enforcement agencies poses personal liability risks for executives of internet companies, raising the stakes for tech leaders in Europe. Recent charges against Mr. Durov highlight this shift towards holding executives accountable for their platforms' actions. The case illustrates a growing trend where company heads, such as Mark Zuckerberg, could potentially face arrest upon entering Europe. This environment of fear extends to others in the industry, exemplified by Rumble's CEO fleeing Europe due to the threat of similar repercussions, particularly given France's tough stance against platforms defying orders to censor specific media. Durov's situation underscores the dangers of adopting an anti-authoritarian stance as a tech leader, possibly making them targets for regulatory actions.

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