Remember the Statement: Some argue social media sites have the right, if not the obligation, to remove certain types of speech from their platforms. Others see this as a type of censorship.
Remember the Question: Should tech giants like Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube be allowed to moderate their platforms?
Primary Source #1: "Europe is Making Social Media Better without Curtailing Free Speech" by Frances Haugen
Overall, it can be discussed that Francis Haugen argues that Europe’s approach to regulating social media, focusing on openness in algorithmic processes without restricting free speech, as a way to enhance platforms. Think about how Haugen highlights the need for necessity for comparable regulations in the United States, urging for choices that prioritize human judgment over algorithms that create division. Haugen states, “Europe has laid out a path that we can adapt—in our uniquely American way—and follow,” which stress that Haugen believes NO to our question that tech giants should not moderate their platforms. Can it be argued that Haugen believes striking this balance can lead to social media platforms that unite people without promoting harmful content?
Questions to Consider: Do you agree? Disagree? What do you think is the author's main argument/thesis? What one (1) example from the article proves it? You have a choice here to start formulating an opinion.
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YES: Giridharadas, Anand. "Musk Is a Problem Masquerading as a Solution." New York Times, 05/01 2022. ProQuest; SIRS Issues Researcher, https://login.proxy091.nclive.org/login?url=https://explore.proquest.com/sirsissuesresearcher/document/2667909693?accountid=11634.
Quickly, Giridharadas argues that Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter will not fix the site’s problems; in fact, it might make them worse.
Overall, here are some questions you can use to analyze the article that might help with your argument:
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