Twitter is considering releasing historical data to increase transparency about account takedown and suspension decisions, CEO Jack Dorsey told the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. Dorsey, at a hearing with Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, said the platform might expand its transparency report to include archived suspension data. Transparency is key to calming concerns, he said.
Facebook and Twitter will use Wednesday’s Senate Intelligence Committee hearing (see 1808300043) to highlight progress made combating Russian influence and other perceived bad actors. Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is to testify alongside Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who also will appear by himself at a House Commerce Committee afternoon hearing (see 1808290054). Senate Intelligence leadership, who invited Alphabet CEO Larry Page, declined subsidiary Google’s offer to send Senior Vice President-Global Affairs Kent Walker. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai also continued his scrutiny against such platforms.
Facebook and Twitter will use Wednesday’s Senate Intelligence Committee hearing (see 1808300043) to highlight progress made combating Russian influence and other perceived bad actors. Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is to testify alongside Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who also will appear by himself at a House Commerce Committee afternoon hearing (see 1808290054). Senate Intelligence leadership, who invited Alphabet CEO Larry Page, declined subsidiary Google’s offer to send Senior Vice President-Global Affairs Kent Walker. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai also continued his scrutiny against such platforms.
It’s ironic Donald Trump attacked Google and online platforms last week over alleged conservative bias (see 1808280055) because he owes his 2016 victory to social media amplifying campaign messages, CTA Senior Vice President-Government Affairs Michael Petricone told us Friday. A media group executive, various scholars and a tech expert agreed the president’s complaint wasn't credible.
It’s ironic Donald Trump attacked Google and online platforms last week over alleged conservative bias (see 1808280055) because he owes his 2016 victory to social media amplifying campaign messages, CTA Senior Vice President-Government Affairs Michael Petricone told us Friday. A media group executive, various scholars and a tech expert agreed the president’s complaint wasn't credible.
It’s ironic Donald Trump attacked Google and online platforms last week over alleged conservative bias (see 1808280055) because he owes his 2016 victory to social media amplifying campaign messages, CTA Senior Vice President-Government Affairs Michael Petricone told us Friday. A media group executive, various scholars and a tech expert agreed the president’s complaint wasn't credible.
The Senate Intelligence Committee declined Google’s offer to send Senior Vice President-Global Affairs Kent Walker to testify at a hearing next week alongside executives from Facebook and Twitter (see 1808290059), a committee aide said Thursday. Walker testified before the committee in November, and lawmakers sought a senior-level decision-maker when inviting Alphabet CEO Larry Page to the hearing, the aide said. “While the committee expressed willingness to consider other senior executives, to date the company has not confirmed a senior leadership official to testify.” Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg will testify on foreign influence on social media. The aide cited remarks from Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., saying if Google senior leadership “chooses not to be part of the solution to this pressing national security threat, that is their decision to make. However, it is the committee’s hope that they will decide to participate in next week’s hearing.” Google didn’t comment.
The Senate Intelligence Committee declined Google’s offer to send Senior Vice President-Global Affairs Kent Walker to testify at a hearing next week alongside executives from Facebook and Twitter (see 1808290059), a committee aide said Thursday. Walker testified before the committee in November, and lawmakers sought a senior-level decision-maker when inviting Alphabet CEO Larry Page to the hearing, the aide said. “While the committee expressed willingness to consider other senior executives, to date the company has not confirmed a senior leadership official to testify.” Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg will testify on foreign influence on social media. The aide cited remarks from Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., saying if Google senior leadership “chooses not to be part of the solution to this pressing national security threat, that is their decision to make. However, it is the committee’s hope that they will decide to participate in next week’s hearing.” Google didn’t comment.
Sen. Orrin Hatch will look to move the Music Modernization Act (S-2823) in the “next few weeks,” an aide for the Utah Republican told us Wednesday. His push will likely come after Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh (see 1808280054), which begin Tuesday, the aide said. Nashville Songwriters Association International Executive Director Bart Herbison expects the Senate to focus on Kavanaugh proceedings the next two weeks. He anticipates a vote on the music copyright legislation (see 1808170046) in late September or early October.
Sen. Orrin Hatch will look to move the Music Modernization Act (S-2823) in the “next few weeks,” an aide for the Utah Republican told us Wednesday. His push will likely come after Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh (see 1808280054), which begin Tuesday, the aide said. Nashville Songwriters Association International Executive Director Bart Herbison expects the Senate to focus on Kavanaugh proceedings the next two weeks. He anticipates a vote on the music copyright legislation (see 1808170046) in late September or early October.