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Social media platforms should not amplify 'untrustworthy' content: White House

"The president's view is that the major platforms have a responsibility related to the health and safety of all Americans to stop amplifying untrustworthy content, disinformation and misinformation, especially related to Covid-19...," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

Published on: May 6, 2021, 05:37:34 IST
Reuters | Washington
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US President Joe Biden believes social media platforms have a responsibility to "stop amplifying untrustworthy content," the White House said on Wednesday, even as it declined to comment directly on a decision by Facebook Inc's oversight board to keep a suspension in place for former President Donald Trump.

White House spokesperson said the social media should stop amplifying untrustworthy content, disinformation and misinformation, especially related to Covid-19. (Reuters)
White House spokesperson said the social media should stop amplifying untrustworthy content, disinformation and misinformation, especially related to Covid-19. (Reuters)

"The president's view is that the major platforms have a responsibility related to the health and safety of all Americans to stop amplifying untrustworthy content, disinformation and misinformation, especially related to Covid-19, vaccinations and elections," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters.