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A Historical Context of Tech Censorship
As the landscape of social media evolves, the question of free speech and the responsibilities of platforms has come under scrutiny. Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, highlighted that these tech giants tend to alter their values based on the political winds, especially concerning the First Amendment. He pointed out how platforms like Facebook contributed to the censorship of information during pivotal moments, such as the infamous Hunter Biden laptop story, which some claim helped sway electoral outcomes.