Trump Administration Moves To Tighten Social Media Regulations

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has asked the FCC to create regulations for social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. This request is linked to the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which allows internet companies to moderate content without legal repercussions. President Trump criticized Twitter for restricting free speech after it flagged his tweets as misleading. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross emphasized Trump's commitment to protecting free speech. Critics argue the administration is pressuring the FCC to support conservative views. The FCC will review the petition carefully.

What did the National Telecommunications and Information Administration request from the FCC?

• To develop regulations for social media sites

• To increase internet speed

• To ban social media platforms

• To provide funding for new technologies

Which act allows internet companies to moderate content without fear of being sued?

• The Internet Freedom Act

• The Digital Rights Act

• The 1996 Communications Decency Act

• The Social Media Protection Act

Why did President Trump accuse Twitter of stifling free speech?

• For banning his account

• For flagging his tweets as misleading

• For promoting his tweets

• For deleting his tweets

What is the concern about the FCC's role in the Trump administration's actions?

• It will ignore all petitions

• It will support only liberal views

• It will ban all social media

• It might become a 'Ministry of Truth'

What is the FCC's response to the petition filed by the Trump administration?

• It will carefully review the petition

• It will reject the petition

• It will immediately implement the changes

• It will hold a public vote