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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Social Media and Homeland Security
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a on September 14, 2022, to examine how social media platforms impact national security. Executives from major tech companies and industry experts provided testimony regarding platform operations and their influence on public safety.
This serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into the role of social media algorithms and content moderation in national security, which may inform future federal legislation or regulatory policies regarding tech company operations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Social Media Companies
These companies are subject to congressional oversight and potential future regulation regarding their content moderation and security practices.
General Public
The public is affected by potential changes in how social media platforms manage content and security risks.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 14, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
- The committee received testimony from executives representing Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter.
- The committee received testimony from former tech executives and policy experts regarding platform engineering and partnerships.
- The hearing record includes supplemental materials such as articles, charts, and post-hearing responses from witnesses.
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- The hearing was conducted by the 117th Congress during its second session.
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The hearing demonstrates a sustained effort by the Senate to bridge the gap between national security policy and social media platform operations.
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