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"Global Summits Highlight Threats to Democracy from False Information and AI"
international-politics1 year ago

"Global Summits Highlight Threats to Democracy from False Information and AI"

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of the potential for a surge in misinformation from authoritarian governments as numerous countries gear up for elections, emphasizing the need to counter efforts from China and Russia. Blinken made the remarks at the Summit for Democracy conference in Seoul, highlighting the challenge citizens and candidates will face in navigating a deluge of falsehoods that could stifle meaningful civic discourse.

Elon Musk: Twitter Forced to Censor at Governmental Request
technology2 years ago

Elon Musk: Twitter Forced to Censor at Governmental Request

Elon Musk, who once called himself a "free speech absolutist," now says Twitter has no "actual choice" but to comply with governmental requests for censorship. Under Musk's leadership, Twitter approved 83% more requests for censorship from authoritarian governments like Turkey and India than before his takeover in October of last year. Musk has faced criticism for his apparent retaliation against critics and former employees on the platform.