Meta’s Shift Towards Free Speech Raises Concerns About Content Control Meta, the parent company of social media giants like Facebook and Instagram, recently announced a significant shift in its content policy. Instagram and Threads users will soon find themselves exposed to more political content from accounts they don’t follow. This move comes as Meta steers […]
IGF 2024: Addressing Digital Access, Infrastructure, and Literacy Challenges
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024 has become a pivotal platform for discussions surrounding the pressing issue of digital access, with significant emphasis placed on infrastructure and literacy. The recent panel discussions highlighted how critical it is to ensure that digital tools and resources are inclusive and that they reach all segments of society, particularly […]
Elon Musk Critiques Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids
Elon Musk’s opposition to Australia’s plan to prohibit children under 16 from using social media has ignited significant discourse on digital governance and free speech. The proposed legislation, put forth by Australia’s center-left government, aims to implement stringent age-verification mechanisms. It proposes fines of up to A$49.5 million (approximately $32 million) for platforms that fail […]
Brendan Carr to Lead FCC: Navigating a New Era of Deregulation
In a significant move that underscores a shift towards deregulation, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). His tenure as an FCC commissioner since 2017 equips him with a deep understanding of the agency’s operations, and his alignment with Trump’s conservative agenda, particularly in matters of free speech […]