JD Vance Critiques Big Tech Censorship Issues

On a recent broadcast, JD Vance spoke out against the censorship practices of big tech companies, asserting that their influence could unduly sway elections. With the revelation about social media censoring misinformation, such as the controversial 'Hunter Biden laptop coverup', Vance highlighted the potential consequences for free speech in America. He emphasized that major platforms have become overly powerful, endangering the freedom of expression for American citizens, particularly those with conservative viewpoints. Vance argued for more stringent laws to regulate tech companies and prevent such censorship from occurring again, insisting that tactics used by companies like Facebook must change. He noted that even with recent acknowledgments from social media executives, like Mark Zuckerberg, genuine change might not follow, with suppression tactics remaining prevalent. Additionally, social media censorship continuously raises concerns over whether or not the power dynamics between these platforms and government entities need reevaluation. Vance’s assertions reflect a growing consensus among several political figures that something must be done about big tech's reach and impact on American democracy, pushing for protective measures against censorship while arguing that some current approaches merely scratch the surface. The discussion included Cara Frederick, an expert in the field, emphasizing that despite complaints about censorship from platforms, actions to curb their practices remain limited. Both assert that broken trust between the public and social media must be addressed if confidence in democratic elections and the press is to be restored.