To the US Congress and Biden administration,
We urge you to hold Big Tech accountable for their role in spreading harmful disinformation. To do this, the platforms must:
This is not an attempt to silence free speech - this is a plea to protect our democracy, public health, and general safety.
[YOUR NAME]
More information:
Tech platforms like Facebook and Twitter helped fuel the January 6 insurrection by allowing far-right groups to grow exponentially and spread lies about a stolen election.
But in a few days, Congress is bringing the CEOs of these tech giants to testify about how they let misinformation get so out of control -- and what they’re going to do about it.
A Q&A session isn’t enough. Congress must create real accountability for the harm and violence these platforms are causing every day. Add your name, and share this everywhere.
More information
CNN. 18 January 2021.
Washington Post. 18 February 2021.