Facebook Chief Mark Zuckerberg Wants More Internet Regulation

In an op-ed published Saturday on the websites of the Washington Post and Irelands Independent, Mr. Zuckerberg said such intervention is vital to protect both the welfare of users and the fundamental values of an open internet.

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Author: Jeff Horwitz

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