Chaos and violence: Social media videos capture clashes between Pro-Trump supporters and police on the frontlines of the U.S Capitol. It would be an incredibly wasted opportunity if we just went back to life as normal, said CNET Editor-At-Large Ian Sherr, who added that the chaos at the capitol was a wakeup call for an industry that has gone unchecked for years. We need to figure out what social media needs to become, and it can t just be the whims of two male, white CEOs, who are currently in charge of Facebook and Twitter, he said.
In recent months, much has been said about the protections these companies have under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields them from liability for much of the content their users post on their platforms. With no restrictions, some say the consequences can be dangerous.