Call for extreme action: Trump has suggested shutting down parts of the Internet to stop the spread of propaganda from the Islamic State.
WASHINGTON: Governments seeking to curtail the spread of extremist content online risk jeopardising free speech and privacy rights, an international group comprising some of the largest US technology firms said in a report.
The Global Network Initiative said companies should not be pressured by governments to change their terms of service, and demands to restrict content due to public safety concerns need to be consistent with existing legal frameworks.
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