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Big Tech companies have been under scrutiny for their content moderation policies. Critics, particularly from the Republican party, argue that these companies manipulate their algorithms and policies to suppress conservative content. The momentum against Big Tech has accelerated since 2021, following the removal of Donald Trump from Twitter. Jordan, who became chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 2023, has used his position to investigate the data practices of Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple, among others.
In response to the committee's oversight, Meta admitted to its mistake of bowing to the Biden-Harris administration's demands and committed to restoring free speech on its platforms. The company also reformed its policies. However, Alphabet has not yet disavowed any attempts by the Biden-Harris administration to censor speech. In response to the subpoena, a Google spokesperson stated that the company would continue to demonstrate its commitment to free expression.
The ongoing scrutiny of Big Tech companies' content moderation policies raises questions about the future of free speech on these platforms. While companies like Meta have made changes in response to criticism, it remains to be seen how others, like Alphabet, will respond. The debate around Big Tech and free speech is likely to continue, shaping the future of digital communication.
Although Republican party hardliners have long argued that Big Tech tilts algorithms and content moderation policies against their social media content, the overall right-wing momentum against Big Tech has further accelerated since 2021 after Donald Trump was removed from Twitter.
