Drama in US Congress as tech CEOs face fury over disinformation


(l-r) This combination of file photos shows Pichai, Zuckerberg, and Dorsey. The heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter will testify before Congress on March 25, 2021 on disinformation, following a tense US election, Capitol attack and rise of a new administration seemingly intent on doing battle with Big Tech. — AFP

WASHINGTON: Tech CEOs defended their platforms’ practices as they girded for a fresh grilling on March 25 from US lawmakers angered over rampant disinformation about the US elections, the Capitol attack and Covid-19.

The leaders of Facebook, Google and Twitter sought to head off critics leading into a House of Representatives hearing, the latest in a series highlighting concerns over moderating online content.

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