Researcher Testifies on Influencing Social Media Censorship Policies
Kate Starbird's advisory role to social media platforms, including Twitter, on content moderation policies sparks controversy.
Overview
- University of Washington professor Kate Starbird testified to influencing Twitter's election censorship policies.
- Starbird served on a DHS advisory committee and has researched 'misinformation' through the university.
- The researcher's political donations and a $2.25 million grant from Biden's NSF have raised questions about bias.
- House Judiciary Committee released a transcript revealing Starbird's advisory interactions with social media platforms.
- Controversy arises over the extent of government involvement in social media censorship through advisory roles.