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A Safer Internet Should Not Come with Democratic Shortcuts

Tech Policy Press has published an argument warning that efforts to make the internet safer should not bypass democratic processes. The piece contends that online safety measures, however well-intentioned, must not be pursued through shortcuts that weaken accountability, transparency, or public participation in shaping the rules that govern online speech and platforms.

Why now: Debates over online safety legislation and platform regulation are intensifying globally, raising concerns about their impact on democratic oversight.

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