Senate Scrutinizes Facebook, Twitter's Handling Of Election Content

Senate Scrutinizes Facebook, Twitter's Handling Of Election Content

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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to question the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter about their content moderation practices, particularly concerning election misinformation and the handling of New York Post stories. Senators debated the platforms' roles in moderating content, with some criticizing their actions as overstepping. The hearing also addressed Facebook's inconsistent enforcement of rules, especially regarding conservative figures. The session concluded with plans for future hearings to further explore these issues.

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What was Senator Richard Blumenthal's inquiry regarding Facebook's enforcement patterns?

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What conclusion did Blumenthal reach at the end of the session regarding Zuckerberg and Dorsey's future appearances?

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