Politico Pro: Technology: “Anti-Terrorism Campaign Targets Google

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"The Counter Extremism Project plans to take aim at Google and YouTube this week, arguing that the companies are not doing enough to crack down on content that promotes terrorism. The group takes issue with videos showing lectures from Anwar al-Awlaki , a Muslim cleric who was killed in a drone strike six years ago. Google and other tech companies have made efforts in recent years to filter out content that promotes extremist views, using a mix of human moderators and artificial intelligence software. The Counter Extremism Project's board includes former Sen. Joe Lieberman, former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly and Dennis Ross, a national security and Middle East adviser under Presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.”

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September 26, 2017
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Daily Dose

Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

Fact:

On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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