In a startling development, Meta has decided to pay $25 million to settle accusations of censorship raised by former President Trump, marking a worrying trend of influential figures managing to impose their version of free speech on social media platforms. This settlement comes amidst growing concerns over how misinformation and hate speech are tackled online, with critics fearing that such concessions could pave the way for more unchecked misinformation under the guise of free expression.
Meta Ends Legal Battle by Paying Trump $25 Million Over Questionable Censorship Claims
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Censorship is a recurring theme among the independent media outlets; even Global Research continues to be in Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Twitter/X and Google’s crosshairs. Our content not displaying in search engines is a damning example of how these major…
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In a significant triumph against tech censorship, Meta has agreed to settle for $25 million with President Trump, delivering a blow to the Silicon Valley giants' unchecked power to silence conservative voices. This settlement underlines the ongoing battle for free speech and the right to fair treatment on major social platforms, which have long been accused of bias and suppressing conservative content, setting a precedent for the protection of diverse political expressions in the digital age.
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