Elon Musk, who calls himself an absolute advocate of freedom of speech, actually has a mixed reputation in this area. But in his ongoing public feud with Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes, Musk does have a point. Moraes has taken a more extreme stance on moderation than other Democratic leaders. Even a broken clock is … Read more
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested in Paris over the weekend on allegations that his platform is used for illegal activities including drug trafficking and the distribution of images of child sexual abuse. Durov, who was born in Russia, spent much of his childhood in Italy and … Read more
The role of social media in the violence and disorder on Britain’s streets has become a major topic, with the moderation and regulation of platforms coming under scrutiny. Misinformation spread online has contributed in part to the riots, and now people are being arrested and charged for inciting hatred or violence via social media platforms. … Read more