The comments argue that no empirical evidence to date supports any claim that content moderation unfairly targets specific political viewpoints on technology platforms. The comments also explain why platforms’ content policies reflect the tensions inherent in their advertising-based business model and the need to satisfy both their users and advertisers – not censorship. Finally, the comments contend that competition, not FTC intervention in content moderation practices, best preserves free expression for all users.
You may view our corresponding articles, “What Does Research Tell Us About Technology Platform ‘Censorship’?” and “The Conservative Political Playbook Driving the FTC Platform Censorship Inquiry,” for more information.
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