The United Nations chief has called for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook. AFP/File
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations chief has called for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.
Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he believes it shouldn’t be a company that has the power to decide whether, for example, then president Donald Trumps Twitter account should be closed, as a questioner asked.
Rather, he said, a mechanism should be created in which there is a regulatory framework with rules that allow for that to be done in line with law.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Calls for Regulating Social Media Companies
Guterres said a “mechanism” should be created “in which there is a regulatory framework with rules.” By Associated Press | Updated: 29 January 2021 11:44 IST
Photo Credit: Paulo Vaz Henriques/ antonioguterres.gov.pt
Guterres said he is “particularly worried” about the power of social media companies
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Guterres said this “requires a serious discussion”
The roadmap s aim is to promote a safer, more equitable digital world
The United Nations chief called Thursday for global rules to regulate powerful social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.
Secretary-General António Guterres said he believes it shouldn t be a company that has the power to decide whether, for example, then president Donald Trump s Twitter account should be closed, as a questioner asked.