The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into online censorship practices by technology firms, aiming to understand how these platforms may deny or degrade users' access based on their speech content. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson criticized tech companies for potentially intimidating Americans and emphasized the need to examine if these actions violate existing laws. The FTC believes such censorship could harm consumers and disrupt competition. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Progress defended tech companies, arguing that claims of censorship overlook conservative voices often receiving higher engagement.
The FTC inquiry seeks insights into how tech platforms deny or degrade access based on users' speech, highlighting potential violations of the law.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson emphasized the need to understand how tech firms may silence and intimidate users for their opinions, potentially breaching legal standards.
The FTC warns that censorship by technology platforms not only undermines American values but could also be illegal and harmful to consumers.
The Chamber of Progress criticized the FTC's actions, claiming they ignore conservative content's broader engagement and misrepresent ongoing social media moderation debates.
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