The head of Brazil’s electoral authority, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, delivered a stern warning to the world’s top tech companies on Wednesday, saying he would not let them undermine Brazil’s democracy. Moraes’ comments – which included the assertion that global tech giants “believe no jurisdiction in the world can oversee them” – reflect growing global debates about whether the firms are doing enough to police their platforms. They will be held accountable, to guarantee the voter’s freedom to vote,” Moraes told judges and public servants studying electoral law, without naming any specific firms. Brazil is among countries taking a global lead in pressuring tech giants to crack down harder on users it sees as spreading disinformation. Global tech firms have campaigned against the bill, arguing it would open the door to censorship.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald May 12, 2023 15:41 UTC