Social Media Police Activated: Ireland Appoints New Watchdog to Oversee TikTok, Google & More.

Social Media Police Activated: Ireland Appoints New Watchdog to Oversee TikTok, Google & More.

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Jeremy Godfrey has been appointed as the executive chairperson of Ireland’s Media Commission, a powerful new body tasked with enforcing the EU’s Digital Services Act.

His role includes overseeing how major platforms—including TikTok, Google, and others—address harmful content, disinformation, and hate speech.

Nicknamed the “Minister of Truth” by critics, Godfrey’s appointment has ignited fierce debate.

Some argue it could limit free speech, while others believe it’s a vital step toward online safety and digital accountability.

Based in Dublin, the Commission is still finalizing how to exercise its authority.

That includes issuing fines for violations, compelling transparency from tech firms, and coordinating closely with EU regulators.

This marks one of the world’s first serious efforts to regulate global social media giants at scale—and all eyes are on Ireland to see how it unfolds.