President's Reaction to Twitter Fact Check Is 'Slapped Together,' Says Stanford's DiResta

The transcript discusses the President's executive order aimed at revisiting the Communications Decency Act, focusing on how social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook handle political speech and misinformation. It highlights the challenges these platforms face in fact-checking and the potential impact of misinformation on elections. The discussion also covers the unique challenges of managing misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for platforms to elevate authoritative voices while navigating political pressures.

What is the potential risk of misinformation going viral on Election Day?

How should social media companies respond to the executive order regarding misinformation?

What is the underlying debate regarding how platforms should curate information?