4 Tech Takeaways From The D.C. Riot

DC Riots

The Capitol riots in Washington D.C. last week shook the nation. For avid social media users, though, the events may not have come as such a shock. The trends leading up to the storming of the Capitol grew across social media for years. Now that real-world effects of the dark side of social media are clear, tech faces some increased scrutiny.

You’re fired; Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump As Facebook Takes Action Too

Following the riots in Washington D.C. last week, Twitter is pointing the finger at President Donald Trump for the “incitement of violence” through the context of his tweets and has removed his account @realDonaldTrump from the public venue for good.

According to a company blog posted Jan. 8, two of Trump’s tweets violated Twitter’s Glorification of Violence Policy.

Why Do We Need STEM In Government?

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) come together to form a field of study that is versatile and applicable to everyday life — as well as industries of all kinds. On a larger scale, governments should be inclusive of STEM experts and perspectives. This will lead to a universally beneficial approach to all sorts of affairs. 

TikTok TikTok; Time Is Running Out On This App

In what the Trump Administration considers a threat and national emergency, TikTok, a Chinese-owned video sharing mobile application, will be banned for downloads in the U.S. beginning Sunday.

How To Stop Getting Biased News

With another US election coming up, it has once again been confirmed that foreign entities are trying to sway the voting. In the 2016 election season, they did so by using fake social media profiles, news sites, and other strategies to feed information to certain demographics.

Can Social Media Really Be Regulated?

Last week, President Trump introduced an executive order in response to Twitter’s fact-checking labels. The situation then initiated discussions around regulating social media platforms. Though Trump is attempting to introduce new changes to the 1996 Communications Decency Act, tech experts and government officials are skeptical of how far the order can go.

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