8chan's Owner Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee

8chan's Owner Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee

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James Watkins, owner of 8 Chan, testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security about site restrictions during emergencies and the handling of extremist content. The committee, which had subpoenaed Watkins, sought to understand his actions regarding extremist content on 8 Chan. Watkins provided detailed information about the site's operations and policies, and expressed willingness to cooperate further. 8 Chan has been offline since August.

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What was the purpose of James Watkins' deposition to the House Committee on Homeland Security?

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What actions did the committee take in response to the proliferation of extremist content?

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What information did Watkins provide to the committee regarding 8 Chan?

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What was the committee's expectation regarding Watkins' future cooperation?

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How has 8 Chan's operation changed since August according to the deposition?

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