Elon Musk Criticizes Australian Officials Over Social Media Laws
In recent days, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, sharply criticized Australian officials, labeling them "fascists." This statement is linked to the proposed new laws concerning social media regulation in Australia. According to Musk, these laws threaten free speech and challenge the principles of open discourse on the internet.
Continue readingMeta CEO Claims Pressure from Biden to Remove COVID Content
In a recent statement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he faced pressure from the Biden administration regarding COVID-19 content on the Facebook platform. Zuckerberg claims that the government effectively demanded the company to remove or restrict access to certain information about the virus and vaccinations, raising concerns about the boundaries of free speech and the responsibilities of social media in disseminating information.
Continue readingMalaysia's Social Media Licensing Plan Sparks Backlash
Malaysia is set to introduce a new licensing policy for social media platforms, which has sparked considerable concern among users and experts in digital technology. This move is described as necessary for managing and regulating online content; however, many human rights and internet freedom advocates are opposing this plan, asserting that it could threaten freedom of speech and lead to restrictions on access to information.
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