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In December 2020, European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced the Digital Services Act (DSA) at Web Summit. In an effort to combat so-called hate speech and online misinformation, the legislation has become a crucial part of how European regulators address harms caused by online platforms. However, some free expression advocates have warned of threats to free speech under the guise of tackling incitement. Our panel asks: Is the DSA necessary to combat big tech or an effort to control online discourse?

Free or controlled internet? The great DSA debate

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