Vietnam's strict new social media regulations strangle free speech
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 Vietnam's new "decree 147," implemented in December, tightens regulations on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, granting authorities increased control over online content. The decree mandates user account verification, data storage within Vietnam, and swift removal of posts deemed illegal. Critics argue it will further stifle free speech and dissent, as the government intensifies its crackdown on political content and citizen journalism, with social media companies facing pressure to comply.
EU to enforce social media laws despite US pressure, Henna Virkkunen says
Legislation will ensure a fair, democratic and safe digital environment, European Commission Vice President for technology..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:37Published
We are pluckin' up the game today with an "ALL DAY LIVE STREAM" - Random topics to discuss, Videos & News to Break Down, Special GUESTS calling in and JOINING..
In this episode of The TMI Show, hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into a controversial topic shaking up social media and the political sphere. Peter Coffin, co-director of the Center for Political..