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Social Media Bans Test Free Speech Boundaries

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Politico Tech ·

New social media bans in several countries are raising free speech concerns. The restrictions target platforms like TikTok and X, citing misinformation and national security. Critics argue the bans overreach and could set dangerous precedents for digital rights.

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The headline understates the complexity: these bans are as much about geopolitical control as they are about content moderation.
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