G7 speakers to call on social media platforms to clamp down on trolling

The video discusses the dual nature of social media, highlighting its potential for both positive and negative impacts. It emphasizes the prevalence of hate speech and abuse, particularly against women MPs, and the role of social media in inciting mob rule, as seen in the Capitol Hill attack. The speaker calls for collaboration with social media companies to address these issues and stresses the importance of prosecuting online threats. The video concludes with a call to stand firm against hate and uphold democratic values.

What is the speaker's stance on the abuse that occurs on social media?

Why does the speaker believe it is important to stand firm against online threats?