- cross-posted to:
- world@quokk.au
- cross-posted to:
- world@quokk.au
Summary
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez claimed tech billionaires are using social media to undermine democracy by exploiting algorithms to spread disinformation and manipulate society for personal agendas.
He criticized platforms for fostering division, undermining democratic processes, and concentrating power among elites.
Sánchez proposed EU regulations, including requiring digital identification for social media users and holding platform owners accountable under the Digital Services Act.
He also condemned Elon Musk and Peter Thiel for promoting reactionary and anti-democratic ideas, urging Europe to counter the “tech caste.”
Spain’s a little late to the party as per usual
Go look at their track record on calling the Palestinian genocide a genocide… Spain has been impressively ahead of the curve.
At least they are at the same place like the rest of the world, just watching it happen but doing shit to prevent or fix it, much less punishing those who deserve it.
At least they showed up.