Facebook, Google and Twitter Executives on Russian Disinformation
Twitter, Facebook, and Google officials testified at a hearing on social media and Russian influence in the 2016 elections. The hearing was part… read more
Twitter, Facebook, and Google officials testified at a hearing on social media and Russian influence in the 2016 elections. The hearing was part of an ongoing investigation by several congressional committees into Russia’s actions in the election. Issues were raised at this hearing included the security measures each company was taking to handle fake accounts and the results of their investigations into false advertisements. Topics included Russian use of false advertising and micro-targeting, and suggestions for regulations on web political advertising. The second panel of witnesses answered questions on how terrorist organizations were using social media to spread hate and violence. close
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