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Macron Slams Social Media's Free Speech Defense in New Delhi

2/18/2026

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President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media platforms' defense of free speech as "pure bullshit" in New Delhi.
He condemned using algorithms to justify hate speech and misinformation.
His remarks come as Europe weighs legislation to block harmful content, especially for minors.
The U.K. has threatened action against Musk's X over AI-generated deepfakes.
Macron warned biased algorithms could have democratic implications, challenging the stance of U.S. President Donald Trump on free speech.

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President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media platforms' defense of free speech as "pure bullshit" in New Delhi.
He condemned using algorithms to justify hate speech and misinformation.
His remarks come as Europe weighs legislation to block harmful content, especially for minors.
The U.K. has threatened action against Musk's X over AI-generated deepfakes.
Macron warned biased algorithms could have democratic implications, challenging the stance of U.S. President Donald Trump on free speech.