Re:Publica: Platforms have a duty: Liability for content to protect democracy
At ‘Re:Publica’, Germany's largest digital festival, experts call for stronger regulation of big tech and more investment in European social media. The goal is an independent European digital infrastructure. Markus Beckedahl, founder of Re:Publica, emphasises the need for new formats and narratives to reach society. Lawyers warn of the threat to freedom of expression posed by large tech companies and demand that platforms should be liable for content. Media scientist Bernhard Pörksen talks about ‘networked violence’ and recommends education and regulation as countermeasures. The discussion shows the urgency of shaping Europe's digital future.
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