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US Attorney General looking into whether social media platforms stifle free speech and competition
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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is convening a meeting of state
attorneys general to discuss whether tech companies are “hurting
competition” and “intentionally stifling” free speech, the
Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, a potential
intensification of the political scrutiny that the industry has
faced in recent months.
The announcement, which was shared on Twitter by BuzzFeed News’
Kevin Collier, quotes spokesperson Devin O’Malley as saying: “the
attorney general has convened a meeting with a number of state
attorneys general this month to discuss a growing concern that
these companies may be hurting competition and intentionally
stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms.”
DOJ issues prepared statement immediately upon the conclusion of Senate Intel inquiry of Facebook and Twitter. This sounds really intense! pic.twitter.com/4xouMrO5RM
— Kevin Collier (@kevincollier) September 5, 2018
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