The site is a venue for extremists to test out ideas, share violent literature, and cheer on the perpetrators of mass killings. Source: NYT > Business – Kevin Roose
White House Says It Won’t Sign Global Pact for Tougher Measures on Online Violence
Citing free speech protections in the United States, the Trump administration said it would not endorse the ‘Christchurch Call,’ which calls for the largest internet platforms to eradicate violent and extremist content online. Source: NYT > Business – ADAM SATARIANO
Facebook Takes Step to Police Content on Its Live Service
When 51 people were killed in New Zealand, the suspect broadcast it live on Facebook. The massacre led to a global call to combat the spread of violent content. Source: NYT > Business – CADE METZ and ADAM SATARIANO
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Plus, the continuing trade drama with China, and a pledge to end extremist content online. Source: NYT > Business – CHARLOTTE COWLES
News Analysis: Countries Want to Ban ‘Weaponized’ Social Media. What Would That Look Like?
No established democracies have ever come as close to applying such sweeping restrictions as Australia and New Zealand are considering in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Source: NYT > Business – DAMIEN CAVE
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