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The Trump administration is rolling out a bold new declaration on free speech, aiming to rally global leaders ahead of the U.N. General Assembly in September. Designed to counter laws they say suppress online expression—especially around misinformation and hate speech—the proposal argues that moderation without a direct link to violence can harm free expression. Drafted in collaboration with the OECD, it’s meant to guide U.S. tech firms navigating international regulations without overriding existing rules like the EU’s Digital Services Act, which imposes steep fines for non-compliance. But Europe sees it differently: EU lawmakers view their regulations as essential for user safety and accountability, calling the U.S. plan a political distraction and a potential recipe for a lawless internet. Critics warn it could create a “global Wild West,” while U.S. officials, including VP JD Vance, frame EU rules as more dangerous than foreign threats. With the U.N. session looming, the world watches to see if this declaration sparks global consensus—or fuels deeper division over how to govern the digital age.

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