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Free speech should exist, but boundaries are needed when speech incites violence or discourages vaccinations. The question is where the US should draw those lines and what rules should be in place. With billions of online activities, AI could potentially encode and enforce these rules. A delayed response to harmful content means the harm is already done.

Foreign governments are using their own laws to censor information for Americans, like the EU's Digital Services Act, which threatens companies with fines if they don't comply. We've requested communications between these foreign entities and tech companies to reveal this pressure. We're also sending letters to the UK, EU, and Brazil to put them on notice that we're watching their actions. It's unacceptable for foreign governments to undermine the First Amendment rights of Americans. We saw this with the Biden administration pressuring companies to censor, which thankfully has been stopped. Free speech is a core value of Western civilization, and we must protect it. We're aiming to safeguard the rights of Americans and help companies resist these shakedowns.

Digital platforms are being misused to subvert science and spread disinformation and hate to billions of people. This global threat demands clear and coordinated global action. A policy brief on information integrity on digital platforms puts forward a framework for a concerned international response.

The EU Digital Services Act and the government's electoral commission will regulate misinformation on social media platforms. The speaker believes it is important for Ireland and that the establishment of a regulator will protect children from harmful online content. When asked about the government and state institutions deciding what is true, the speaker emphasizes the value of reliable information and public service broadcasting. They welcome the appointment of a digital services commissioner. The interviewer questions if assessments have been done to prevent abuse or overuse of regulations, but the speaker reiterates the importance of combating misinformation. The interviewer criticizes the lack of a direct answer, highlighting the concern of regulating truth. The speaker again emphasizes the value of public service broadcasting without directly addressing the question.

We are the oldest democracy and are dedicated to protecting our children. If there is a breach of the law, we will use the full force of the law to address it. If these major platforms fail to comply with online safety regulations, the government should consider banning them. It’s essential that platforms with large user bases adhere to our standards; otherwise, they should not have the right to operate in this country.

The speaker expresses concern over three recent developments: the Global Compact for Migration, the international pandemic treaty by the WHO, and the EU Digital Services Act. They argue that these initiatives aim to disempower national parliaments, suspend fundamental rights, and concentrate power in the hands of the UN, WHO, and EU. The speaker specifically highlights the Digital Services Act, which introduces a digital state of emergency allowing platforms like Facebook to be completely shut down at the EU's discretion. They criticize the law for obligating platforms to prioritize government propaganda and censor content deemed harmful or critical of the EU. The speaker accuses the EU of attacking freedom of speech and democracy.

The speaker believes freedom of speech in the West is in a dire state, citing the UK's online hate speech arrests, Pavel Durov's arrest in France, and X's ban in Brazil. They claim the EU's Digital Service Act (DSA) grants the EU power to take down X for non-compliance, including removing "illegal hate speech." The DSA has supremacy over national law in EU member states. The speaker views Durov's arrest as a warning to Elon Musk. They believe EU leaders have an "inverted demonic view" of freedom of speech, limiting it to "protect democracy" by censoring content they dislike, labeling it as misinformation. The speaker will post weekly videos on X. They urge Europeans to dismantle the EU and Americans to make the "right decision" in the upcoming election.

Concerns are rising about a tech industrial complex that threatens our country. Americans face overwhelming misinformation, leading to power abuse. The free press is deteriorating, and social media is neglecting fact-checking. Lies are overshadowing the truth for profit and power. It's crucial to hold social platforms accountable to safeguard our children, families, and democracy from these abuses.

Disinformation and misinformation are the primary concerns of the Global Risk Report. The Digital Services Act defines the responsibilities of large internet platforms regarding the content they promote, especially concerning children, vulnerable groups, and hate speech. The boundary between online and offline is blurring, necessitating the protection of offline values online. Generative AI is a significant opportunity if used responsibly, but the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report identifies artificial intelligence as one of the top potential risks for the next decade.

We support free speech, but there are limits, especially when it leads to violence or discourages vaccination. It's important to define these boundaries. If rules are established, how can they be enforced effectively? With billions of online activities, relying on AI to monitor and enforce these rules is crucial, as catching harmful content after the fact can lead to irreversible damage.

The threat of disinformation and foreign interference is growing. To combat this, we are introducing the European Democracy Shield. This initiative will identify and counter information manipulation, work with national agencies, detect foreign interference, enhance AI deepfake detection, and promote resilience.

Without Europe's support, engaging with platforms is challenging due to fewer contacts. The European Union's Digital Services Act offers hope by requiring risk assessments, transparent information sharing, and data access for researchers. This may lead to rehiring and increased platform accountability as enforcement of the DSA ramps up.

The government is taking action against extremist content online, including hate speech and incitement to violence. Ireland's new online safety and media regulator, along with the European Commission, will address these issues under the EU Digital Services Act. They have engaged with major platforms, the Gardaí, and the European Commission, activating instant response plans. Reporting hate speech and illegal content to the platforms or the regulator is encouraged. Once fully operational, the regulator will allow direct reporting for ignored or rejected complaints, aiding oversight, investigations, and enforcement. The first online safety code, holding video sharing platforms accountable for user content and addressing extremist content, will be adopted in early 2024. This marks a new era of empowerment for regulators and the public to create a safer online environment.

We will update our laws in the next few weeks to allow the Garde to use evidence and identify those involved in these actions. It is clear that our incitement and hatred legislation is outdated for the social media age. We need this legislation within weeks because it's not just the platforms that have responsibility, but also individuals who post messages and images online that incite hatred and violence. We must be able to use laws to hold them accountable.

Should the Judiciary Committee be concerned if European law results in the censorship of Americans? Absolutely, especially after recent events. I shared information this morning on X about a judicial ruling in Europe asserting their right to censor. We're seeing similar trends in Australia, where authorities believe they should censor the entire global Internet of disfavored information. This is very disturbing and really makes you question our alliance with Europe.

Foreign governments are using acts like the Digital Services Act to censor information globally, pressuring companies to take down content and threatening fines if they don't comply. We've requested communications between the EU, UK, and Brazil with these companies to see what pressure has been applied. We're sending letters to the UK, EU, and Brazilian Supreme Court, putting them on notice that we're monitoring their actions. It's one thing to censor their own citizens, but impacting the First Amendment rights of Americans is a problem, especially when companies are pressured with fines. We saw this when the Biden administration pressured companies to censor, which they later regretted. Free speech is essential, and we must protect it for Americans, especially against foreign interference.

Large American online platforms are full of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate. Criminals are using them to harm children. The government will act with a plan to fight crime, protect Canadians, and build safe, secure, and strong communities. The plan aims to make Canada secure and strong.

In response to the global risk report, I want to address the concern of disinformation and misinformation. We have been focusing on this issue since the beginning of my term. Through the Digital Services Act, we have defined the responsibilities of large internet platforms in promoting and spreading content. This includes protecting children and vulnerable groups from hate speech. It is crucial to protect our offline values online, especially in the era of generative AI. The World Economic Forum Global Risk Report also highlights artificial intelligence as a top potential risk for the next decade.

If social media platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, or TikTok don't moderate and monitor content, we lose total control. This loss of control extends beyond social and psychological effects to include real harm.

If platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok fail to moderate and monitor content, we risk losing control over the situation. This lack of oversight can lead to significant social and psychological consequences, as well as real harm.

The government is addressing extremist content online and has established Ireland's new online safety and media regulator. They will work alongside the European Commission to regulate the EU Digital Services Act. The regulator has engaged with large platforms, the Gardaí, and the European Commission, who have activated their response plans. The public is encouraged to report hate speech and illegal content to the platforms or the regulator. Once fully operational, the regulator will accept direct reports from the public regarding platform complaints. The regulator will use these reports to focus their oversight, investigations, and enforcement actions. The first online safety code will be adopted in early 2024, holding video sharing platforms accountable for protecting users from extremist content. This marks a new era of empowerment for regulators and the public to create a safer online world.

Digital platforms are being misused to subvert science and spread disinformation and hate to billions of people. This global threat demands clear and coordinated global action. A policy brief on information integrity on digital platforms puts forward a framework for a concerned international response.

The speaker discusses the current "transatlantic flank attack 2.0" strategy, where state department exiles are working with the EU to pass censorship laws. The EU Digital Services Act, crafted with input from figures like Michael Hayden and Tom Ridge, poses a major threat to freedom of speech. X faces the choice of forfeiting revenue or implementing internal censorship mechanisms to comply with the law. This battle against censorship from Europe is a significant challenge for X.

Today, the Digital Services Act (DSA) becomes enforceable for large online platforms and search engines. These platforms play a crucial role in our daily lives, and it's time for Europe to establish its own rules. The DSA aims to protect free speech from arbitrary decisions and safeguard our citizens and democracies against illegal content. My team and I will rigorously ensure that systemic platforms comply with the DSA, investigating and sanctioning them if necessary. Our goal is to create a safer online environment for everyone in Europe. I'll provide updates on our progress.

The Biden administration plans to bring together democracies in a transatlantic summit to address threats to democracy. The European Union also wants to establish a transatlantic digital marketplace and work together against disinformation. Mainstream platforms like Twitter and Facebook have started labeling misinformation, and there is hope that nefarious movements will decline. The EU's Democracy Action Plan, which includes introducing costs for spreading disinformation, is seen as a game changer. The Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act proposed by the European Commission are steps in the right direction. Collaboration between governments, civil society, and industry is crucial, as disinformation is a growing threat that requires a collective response.