Overview
- Kramer urged government and industry to control social platforms, authenticate users, rank their credibility, and "take control" of what people say online.
- He framed his proposal as an urgent response to AI-driven misinformation, arguing technology must be used to "stabilize the political system."
- He contrasted the United States with China, saying a single state narrative provides stability that democracies lack.
- Backlash surfaced quickly on X, with critiques from Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alex Jones, Glenn Greenwald, and others as clips of the interview circulated widely.
- Coverage from New York Post, Fox Business, and Newsweek noted that outlets sought comment without reply and that private platforms already set their own moderation rules.