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Silicon Valley legislator blames social media for role in U.S. Capitol attack
March 16, 2021
In the wake of the deadly U.S. Capitol attack, social media companies cracked down on accounts that promoted conspiracy theories or other content likely to incite violence. Image by LoboStudioHamburg via Pixabay.
Many faulted then-President Donald Trump for riling up the mob and making baseless claims about election fraud. Some criticized security officials for failing to secure the Capitol, or accused the media of divisive reporting that pushed Trump supporters too far.
Others believe Silicon Valley deserves a fair share of the blame.
“Social media platforms played a role in radicalizing and emboldening terrorists to attack our Capitol,” said Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto. “These American companies must fundamentally rethink algorithmic systems that are at odds with democracy.” ....

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