Representatives of tech giants Twitter and Facebook are slated to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee next week. With the 2018 midterms less than three months away, lawmakers remain concerned that Facebook, Google and Twitter still could be exploited to spread disinformation that can reach millions of unsuspecting Americans. In July, Facebook reported that it had disabled 32 pages and profiles that some members of Congress later tied to Russia. Since last year, Facebook, Google and Twitter each has announced new rules designed to combat Russia’s online efforts — including requirements for those who purchase political ads. In taking a more hands-on role, however, some tech giants have had to battle back accusations of censorship.

Source: Washington Post August 29, 2018 21:02 UTC