Cinematic illustration of a global digital network where sovereign governments and technology platforms converge, symbolizing the tension between digital sovereignty, content moderation, algorithmic visibility, and public accountability.

When Global Platforms Meet Sovereign Governments: Who Decides What the World Can See?

Four years after arguing that social media companies are not government agencies, InnerKwest revisits the question from a new perspective. As governments increasingly interact with global technology platforms over online speech, the issue is no longer simply moderation—it is transparency, accountability, and who ultimately governs visibility in the digital public square.