Event on using technology to fight terrorism told small networks facing an influx and lack resources to block accountsSmaller social networks are struggling to deal with an influx of extremist users forced off the platforms of the “mammoth four” technology firms,an audience of policymakers and campaigners has been told.
Thanks to the success of companies such as Facebook and Twitter in using technology to spot and block accounts supporting terrorism increasingly quickly, extremists maintain been forced to find other online forums in which to congregate. Unlike the larger social networks, and many lack the resources to respond to police reports,let alone proactively monitor signups for extremists. Related: Tech giants team up to fight extremism following cries that they allow terrorism Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com