Social networks were 'prepared' to halt graphic content of journalist Steven Sotloff's murder, insider claims
Major tech and social media companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter were “prepared” to halt the spread of a video showing the murder of US journalist Steven Sotloff this week, according to reports.
An article in the Guardian quoted a ‘Silicon Valley insider’ – speaking anonymously because of the topic’s sensitivity – saying that YouTube was ready to take down the video following the recent beheading of another US journalist, James Foley, last month.
The video of Foley spread rapidly on the internet and sent shockwaves across the western world. In the video, terror group Isis paraded Sotloff and threatened Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
