Leaders from Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify before a Senate committee next week to explore 'digital responsibility' when it comes to mass violence and extremism that is spread online.
Leaders from Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify before a Senate committee next week to explore"digital responsibility" when it comes to mass violence and extremism that is spread online.
"Witnesses will discuss how technology companies are working with law enforcement when violent or threatening content is identified and the processes for removal of such content," the committee added. The tech giants have long courted controversy as lawmakers and the public grapple with their role in the spread of extremism online, especially in the aftermath of some high-profile of violent incidents that were shared on their platforms.
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