Recent changes in digital platform governance have sparked a critical debate about the balance between free speech and the necessity for content moderation which can have serious implications for housing, employment, and credit advertisements. This panel will cover the ramifications of major platforms reducing content moderation in the name of protecting speech, examining the subsequent effects on peoples' access to essential opportunities. The panelists will explore the definition of 'free speech' in an era where bots disseminate misinformation and AI systems may produce fabricated content. Key issues will also include the ethical implications of unauthorized uses of personal likenesses, the role of Section 230, and the responsibilities of governmental agencies in overseeing these complex issues.