It’s important to understand that Facebook and Google decided for a political solution, rather than a technical solution. They wanted to avoid a direct confrontation with President Trump,” Wilson said.
The role of artificial intelligence in the Capitol siege
Today, sophisticated algorithms (often AI-optimized) drive digital media distribution and advertising with limited human intervention.
Trump’s rhetoric is the only weapon he has left in war on Big Tech
Political operatives from both parties noted there were few official actions that Trump would be able to take to crack down on Silicon Valley.
Facebook Suspends Trump Indefinitely Amid Pressure on Social Media to Clamp Down
Eric Wilson, a Republican digital strategist, said large social-media companies have for years ignored warnings of the dangers that their platforms pose to the real world. “They finally unfortunately saw that yesterday,” he said.
Why Tech’s Future Will Be More Partisan, Not Less
This episode highlights the importance of a campaign, political party, or issue group owning an audience of supporters, through email, text messaging, or website.
Despite Victories Down Ballot, Republicans Can’t Continue To Ignore Campaign Technology
Republicans, on the other hand, have failed to diversify sufficiently beyond paid messaging like TV, online advertising, and mail.