Answer to Question #307507 in Political Science for Shnaw

Question

After reading the following article https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/30/technology/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-regulation-explained.html what are three arguments presented in the article supporting the regulation of social media? Be specific and thorough. What would be a strong argument against one of those arguments (you pick which one)?

Answer 1

Facebook has been under fire for months for a variety of issues, including disseminating false information, failing to protect its users' data, and permitting foreign intervention in elections. Many employees at the Silicon Valley firm now expect lawmakers and authorities to act to rein it in, so the social media platform is attempting to define its own rules.