The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?
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The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out social media groups for the misinformation on their platforms that sparked violent clashes this week. But holding them accountable is tough.
Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words
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Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words

Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Pledge to Support Kamala Harris
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Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Pledge to Support Kamala Harris

The group, including Democratic donors such as Reid Hoffman and Vinod Khosla, has been organized under an effort called VCsForKamala.