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 is the significance of the coalition formed by several Internet companies to fight terror online?

What challenges do Internet companies face in defining content related to white supremacist extremism?

How do the companies plan to address the issue of hate speech on their platforms?