Tech digs in for long domestic terror fight

Tech Against Terrorism Jan 25, 2021 11:41:00 PM

"If there are organizations that are currently promoting violence, it seems very strange that the only the only response we seem to have is to delete content online, rather than actually dealing with the individuals who are behind this," said Adam Hadley, executive director of Tech Against Terrorism, a United Nations initiative focused on the relationship between law enforcement and tech.

Axios, 25 January 2021

 
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