Dick Costolo on Election Meddling, Online Harassment

The transcript discusses the responsibilities of social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Google in addressing manipulation and misinformation on their platforms. It highlights Twitter's efforts to improve transparency and tackle fake accounts. The conversation also covers the challenges of governing large networks, the role of machine learning, and the editorial responsibilities of media companies. Solutions for political ad transparency and harassment issues are proposed. The complexities of free speech and the potential impact of tax reform on the tech industry are also explored.

What role do algorithms play in the dissemination of information on social media?

What is the significance of accountability in the context of social media platforms?

What are some potential solutions to the challenges posed by misinformation on social media?

How can social media companies ensure that political ads are not misleading?