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.”

  • @[email protected]
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    13511 days ago

    He then posted it on Twitter. Instead of opening an official instance on Mastodon for official government accounts continues to generate content to enrich those it criticizes.

    • shoulderoforion
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      4611 days ago

      they’re still not understanding their personal responsibility as good government in all of this