Source: Reason
by Jacob Sullum
“Many Americans, including me, have had frustrating experiences with content moderation on social media platforms. Andrew Ferguson, the Trump-appointed chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), wants us to know that such experiences are not just annoying or perplexing; they are ‘un-American’ and ‘potentially illegal.’ Ferguson, who began soliciting complaints about ‘Big Tech censorship’ last week, touts his initiative as a blow against ‘the tyranny of Big Tech’ and ‘an important step forward in restoring free speech.’ But like Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ferguson is flexing his regulatory powers in a way that undermines freedom of speech by meddling in private editorial choices.” (02/26/25)
https://reason.com/2025/02/26/the-ftc-has-no-business-trying-to-make-sure-social-media-are-fair/