Germany's Merz calls for real names on the internet
6 days ago
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- #internet anonymity
- #social media
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for real names on the internet to end anonymity.
- Merz criticizes online anonymity defenders, accusing them of demanding transparency while hiding in shadows.
- He warns of risks to liberal democracy from algorithms and AI in influence campaigns.
- Merz highlights concerns over social media's impact on youth and children, questioning societal integrity.
- He identifies threats from 'enemies of freedom, democracy, and an open society.'