NY AG Demands Big Tech “Protection”: A Comedy of Errors
In a move that would make George Orwell proud, New York’s Democratic Attorney General sent a letter to Big Tech companies demanding they step in and “protect” users from election “misinformation.” Because nothing says “free and fair elections” quite like having tech giants decide what information voters can see, right?
Letitia James, apparently auditioning for the role of Ministry of Truth director, wrote to 10 social media and AI companies, including Meta, Google, and OpenAI. Her concern? The rise of AI might make it harder to control… err… “protect” the narrative.
James’ AI Concerns: A Technological Boogeyman?
James claims that “barriers that prevent bad actors from creating deceptive or misleading content have weakened dramatically.” One might wonder if she’s more worried about AI or the fact that it’s getting harder for the left to monopolize the flow of information.
The Irony-O-Meter: AG Edition
- 🔴 Concern about election misinformation
- 🟠Ignoring Big Tech’s past censorship
- 🟡 Demanding private companies control information
- 🟢 Not addressing left-wing misinformation
- 🔵 Pretending this isn’t about controlling the narrative
The needle is off the charts!
The letter, first obtained by ABC News (shocking, I know), requested in-person meetings with the tech companies. One can only imagine the conversation: “So, how exactly are you planning to silence… I mean, safeguard the voices we don’t agree with?”
Big Tech’s Influence: A One-Way Street?
Let’s not forget the elephant in the room – or should I say, the donkey? Big Tech’s influence over elections has indeed become a lightning rod of criticism, but mainly when it doesn’t benefit the left.
Remember the Hunter Biden laptop saga? The New York Post broke the story just before the 2020 election, and faster than you can say “quid pro quo,” Twitter and Facebook were on it like white on rice, restricting the spread of the article.
“It’s not censorship when we do it!” – Every leftist tech executive, probably.
The Hunter Biden Laptop: From “Russian Disinformation” to Exhibit A
In a plot twist that would make M. Night Shyamalan jealous, the laptop deemed “Russian disinformation” by the liberal media elite turned out to be… wait for it… 100% legitimate! Who could have guessed?
The laptop re-emerged during Hunter’s criminal trial, where it was formally entered into evidence and confirmed by the FBI as legitimate. Oops! I guess sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction – or in this case, more incriminating.
Election Interference: It’s Only Bad When the Other Side Does It
The suppression of the Hunter Biden story likely swayed the 2020 election outcome. But hey, at least we were protected from “misinformation,” right? Nothing says democracy quite like hiding potentially damaging information about a presidential candidate’s family from voters.
Meanwhile, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and recall some of the Trump administration’s accomplishments that the media conveniently forgot to mention:
- Historic peace deals in the Middle East
- Record-low unemployment rates across all demographics
- Energy independence for the first time in decades
- Operation Warp Speed delivering vaccines in record time
But sure, let’s focus on “protecting” voters from information instead of, you know, actual achievements.
Kamala’s Word Salad Bar: Now Serving Election Integrity
Speaking of protecting voters, let’s not forget our esteemed Vice President Kamala Harris and her unique way with words. If she were to comment on this situation, it might sound something like this:
“The protection of the election is the protection of the thing that we must protect because protection is what protects the thing we’re protecting, which is the election, and that’s what we’re here to do – protect.”
Inspiring, isn’t it? It’s almost as clear as the Biden administration’s foreign policy strategy.
Conclusion: The Ministry of Truth 2.0
As we navigate this brave new world of AI-generated content and overzealous attorneys general, let’s remember that true democracy thrives on the free exchange of ideas – even the ones some people might not like.
In the meantime, perhaps AG James could focus on some of New York’s pressing issues, like crime, homelessness, or the skyrocketing cost of living. But I suppose it’s easier to play thought police than to solve real problems.
As the great Elon Musk said when he took over Twitter (now X), transforming it into a “freewheeling platform for free speech,” maybe the solution isn’t more censorship, but more speech. But what do I know? I’m just a humble writer, not an all-knowing tech executive or a state attorney general.
Table of Contents
- NY AG Demands Big Tech “Protection”: A Comedy of Errors
- James’ AI Concerns: A Technological Boogeyman?
- Big Tech’s Influence: A One-Way Street?
- The Hunter Biden Laptop: From “Russian Disinformation” to Exhibit A
- Election Interference: It’s Only Bad When the Other Side Does It
- Kamala’s Word Salad Bar: Now Serving Election Integrity
- Conclusion: The Ministry of Truth 2.0
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