US FCC Chair Says EU Digital Services Act Is Threat to Free Speech
The chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has publicly criticized the European Union's content moderation law as incompatible with America's free speech tradition and warned of a risk that it will excessively restrict freedom of expression. Carr's comments follow similar denunciations from other high-ranking US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, who called EU regulations "authoritarian censorship." The EU Commission has pushed back against these allegations, stating that its digital legislation is aimed at protecting fundamental rights and ensuring a safe online environment.
- This controversy highlights the growing tensions between the global tech industry and increasingly restrictive content moderation laws in various regions, raising questions about the future of free speech and online regulation.
- Will the US FCC's stance on the EU Digital Services Act lead to a broader debate on the role of government in regulating digital platforms and protecting user freedoms?