Mass Violence, Extremism, and Digital Responsibility - Hearings - U.S. Senate Committee On Commerce, Science, & Transportation

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Mass Violence, Extremism, and Digital Responsibility,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. In light of recent incidents of mass violence, this hearing will examine the proliferation of extremism online and explore the effectiveness of industry efforts to remove violent content from online platforms. Witnesses will discuss how technology companies are working with law enforcement when violent or threatening content is identified and the processes for removal of such content.

Witnesses: Ms. Monika Bickert, Head of Global Policy Management, Facebook Mr. Nick Pickles, Public Policy Director, Twitter Mr. George Selim, Senior Vice President of Programs, Anti-Defamation League Mr. Derek Slater, Global Director of Information Policy, Google