Social media regulation: why we must ensure it is democratic and inclusive

Citation

Cruft R & Ashton NA (2022) Social media regulation: why we must ensure it is democratic and inclusive. The Conversation. 27.04.2022.

Abstract
First paragraph: News that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, is buying Twitter has sent the world into a spin, dividing those who advocate for unfettered free speech – like Musk – and those who believe that some platforms wield too much power and influence. But the ultimate outcome for Twitter may depend heavily on social media regulation.

Keywords
Facebook; Social media; Democracy; Twitter; Free speech; Online communication; Elon Musk; Social media regulation; TikTok

Notes
https://theconversation.com/social-media-regulation-why-we-must-ensure-it-is-democratic-and-inclusive-179819

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