Social Media's Role in Radicalization

The video discusses the role of social media in radicalizing individuals in the US, highlighting a study showing a significant increase in online radicalization from 2011 to 2016. It covers a meeting at the White House with tech companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Google to address domestic terrorism. The video also examines the formation of a coalition to combat online terror and the challenges faced by tech companies, including criticisms from lawmakers. It concludes with a discussion on content moderation, free speech, and the varying community standards of different platforms.

What percentage of radicalization cases involved social media from 2011 to 2016?

• 73%

• 90%

• 26%

• 50%

What is the main focus of the White House meeting discussed in the transcript?

• Environmental regulations

• Domestic terrorism and online extremism

• Healthcare reform

• International trade policies

What criticism did Congressman Max Rose have about the coalition against online terrorism?

• No public building or full-time staff

• Lack of international cooperation

• Too much focus on social media

• Ignoring traditional media

What is a major challenge faced by tech companies in removing extremist content?

• Lack of technology

• Defining what constitutes extremist content

• Insufficient funding

• Too many platforms to monitor

Which government body is investigating Google's ad business?

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Department of Justice (DOJ)

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

What is a concern regarding the removal of certain types of content from platforms?

• It might violate international laws

• It could lead to censorship of protected speech

• It requires government approval

• It is too costly for companies

What is the stance of some tech companies on hate speech and white supremacist content?

• They should be allowed under free speech

• They should be removed from platforms

• They should be monitored but not removed

• They should be reported to the government