Editor's Pick: Social Media Firms Face Quandary Over Terror Prevention

Social Media Firms Face Quandary Over Terror Prevention

David Jones Dec 8, 2015 2:41 PM PT

Following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif., social media companies are coming under increased pressure, both internally and externally, to protect their networks from being used as platforms for operational planning and propaganda. "We should build tools to help de-escalate tensions on social media," wrote Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt in an op-ed. [More...]

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