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Big Tech's Actions After the U.S. Capitol Siege Renew Debate Over Its Power

Jan 11, 2021 | 20:30 GMT

Members of the National Guard and the District of Columbia police keep a small group of protesters at bay after thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building following a 'Stop the Steal' rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Members of the National Guard and the District of Columbia police keep a small group of protesters at bay after thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building following a 'Stop the Steal' rally on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Large technology firms' content-moderation decisions in the wake of the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 will add to long-standing debates regarding their influence over online speech, which may accelerate global regulatory action. ...

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