Brazil judge says Big Tech must comply with local laws to keep operating

Reuters - 09/01
Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes, who last year had led the Supreme Court decision that temporarily suspended social media platform X in the country, said on Wednesday tech firms would need to comply with laws in order to keep operating in Brazil.
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BRASILIA, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes, who last year had led the Supreme Court decision that temporarily suspended social media platform X in the country, said on Wednesday tech firms would need to comply with laws in order to keep operating in Brazil.
Although he did not name any company, Moraes remarks come a day after Meta (META.O), opens new tab announced through a video of Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg it would scrap its U.S. fact-checking program and reduce curbs on discussions around contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity.
At an event marking two years of riots in Brazil against institutions, including the Supreme Court, Moraes said the nation's top court will not allow technology companies to exploit their use of hate speech for profit.
"In Brazil, (the companies) will only continue to operate if they respect Brazilian legislatio...
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