Twitter Accused of Sidestepping Russian Account Warnings

The transcript discusses Twitter's historical focus on growth at the expense of security, highlighting internal tensions and the company's financial struggles. It covers potential regulatory challenges, Twitter's efforts to self-police, and its new ad transparency policy. The discussion also touches on the revelation of Russian-linked accounts and lawmakers' concerns about manipulation on social media platforms. The overarching theme is the prioritization of growth and revenue over security and abuse prevention.

What has been the historical tension within Twitter regarding its operational focus?

How did the turnover in leadership affect Twitter's focus on security?

What measures has Twitter taken to address concerns about foreign manipulation on its platform?

What were lawmakers struggling to understand during the testimony regarding Twitter's handling of manipulation?

What questions were not being asked by Twitter's leadership according to the sources?