DHS Launches Warning System For Social Media Posts

The video discusses the importance of identifying threatening social media posts to prevent violence, referencing missed signals before the January 6 Capitol uprising. The DHS uses human analysts instead of algorithms to examine posts, aiming to identify shared content across platforms rather than targeting individuals.

What was a significant oversight by intelligence and law enforcement before the January 6 uprising?

• Poor communication

• Lack of personnel

• Using outdated technology

• Ignoring social media posts

What method does DHS use to analyze social media posts?

• Computer algorithms

• Human analysts

• Automated software

• Third-party contractors

Why does DHS prefer human analysts over computer algorithms?

• Human analysts provide better context

• Algorithms are less reliable

• Human analysts are cheaper

• Algorithms are not available

What is the primary goal of DHS's social media monitoring?

• To promote government policies

• To increase social media engagement

• To identify shared posts across platforms

• To track individual users

What is not a focus of DHS's social media monitoring?

• Identifying individuals

• Analyzing shared posts

• Understanding social trends

• Preventing violence