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Free Speech at Risk? UK Online Safety Act, U.S. Content Laws & the Future of Innovation

Free Speech at Risk? UK Online Safety Act, U.S. Content Laws & the Future of Innovation

Update: 2025-08-20
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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker speaks with NetChoice's Director of Policy, Patrick Hedger about the implications of the UK's Online Safety Act and its potential impact on free speech and small businesses. They discuss the chilling effects of content moderation laws, the Kids Online Safety Act in the U.S., and the need for parental empowerment and education on online safety. The conversation also touches on the importance of innovation in artificial intelligence and the risks posed by overregulation. Learn more about NetChoice | NetChoice.org

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Free Speech at Risk? UK Online Safety Act, U.S. Content Laws & the Future of Innovation

Free Speech at Risk? UK Online Safety Act, U.S. Content Laws & the Future of Innovation

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