Inside two years of turmoil at big tech's anti-terrorism group

undefined 1, 2024

Source: wired

X has left the board of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), heightening tensions within the group. In March 2023, executives from Meta, YouTube, and Microsoft discussed TikTok's membership application but ultimately did not approve it due to concerns about potential misuse. A WIRED investigation revealed conflicts in GIFCT's decision-making and funding strategies. With new bylaws requiring minimum contributions, X indicated it would not comply. Critics argue that the board lacks diversity and transparency in addressing extremism.

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