FreedomOfSpeech

Meta CEO Claims Pressure from Biden to Remove COVID Content

7 months ago

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.

Malaysia's Social Media Licensing Plan Sparks Backlash

7 months ago

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.