Tech leaders are demanding platforms stop amplifying hate speech - Vox
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Summary:
“We are a collective of tech CEOs, activists, changemakers, and workers who believe the time to act to counter the hate and terrorism is now,” stated the letter, which was signed by over 20 notable figures in the tech industry, including Ellen Pao, ReadySet CEO Y-Vonne Hutchinson, and Code2040 CEO Karla Monterroso. The letter, published in full below, blames tech companies for amplifying violent ideologies on their platforms, specifically white supremacist beliefs.