2.16 (2) Social Media and Violence Quiz

What is the main argument of the article?

• Social media platforms have no impact on real-world violence.

• Facebook's algorithms contribute to hate speech and violence.

• The internet should remain completely unregulated.

• Traditional media is more harmful than social media.

What role did Facebook play in the Rohingya genocide?

• It censored all discussions about the crisis.

• It amplified hate speech and violent content.

• It provided accurate translations to prevent misinformation.

• It removed all extremist content before it spread.

What is Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act?

• A law that forces social media platforms to remove harmful content.

• A law that protects online platforms from being held liable for user content.

• A rule that regulates internet service providers.

• A regulation that punishes companies for spreading fake news.

Why is the bookstore analogy used in the discussion of Section 230?

• To show that social media platforms are just passive content hosts.

• To argue that the internet is like a physical store.

• To prove that books are the primary source of misinformation.

• To explain how social media companies actively amplify content.

What is one reason social media platforms struggle to regulate hate speech?

• Their algorithms prioritize engagement over content moderation.

• They lack the technology to detect harmful content.

• Governments do not allow them to regulate content.

• Users always follow content guidelines.

How do recommendation algorithms contribute to extremism?

• They remove harmful content before it spreads.

• They promote posts that generate more engagement, even if they are violent.

• They ensure only factual news is shared.

• They prioritize posts based on time of upload rather than engagement.

What issue arose with Facebook’s translation system?

• It successfully filtered out hate speech.

• It failed to properly translate dangerous terms, allowing violent messages to spread.

• It prevented misinformation from spreading.

• It detected and removed all extremist language.

How does the article describe the global impact of US regulations on tech companies?

• US laws only affect American users.

• US regulations give global immunity to tech giants, even when their platforms cause harm.

• Every country has complete control over how social media operates.

• Social media companies are equally accountable everywhere.

Why does the article argue that Section 230 is outdated?

• It was originally designed for a time when platforms did not amplify content.

• It was intended for books and newspapers, not the internet.

• It was never meant to apply to social media.

• It has always been ineffective.

What is one proposed solution to the issues caused by social media algorithms?

• Removing all user-generated content.

• Eliminating Section 230 entirely.

• Holding platforms accountable for content they amplify.

• Banning social media worldwide.