Islamic State video makes direct threats against Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey
- 8 years ago
A video purportedly made by supporters of the Islamic State makes direct threats against Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for combating terrorism on their Internet platforms.
Internet companies are under growing pressure to more effectively police the presence of the extremist group in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris and in San Bernardino County.
The Islamic State - also known as ISIL or ISIS - use popular Internet services such as Twitter and Facebook to spread propaganda, to attract and train new recruits and celebrate attacks.
"If we have opportunities to basically work with governments and folks to make sure that there aren't terrorist attacks then we're going to take those opportunities and we feel a pretty strong responsibility to help make sure that society is safe," Zuckerberg said.
Internet companies are under growing pressure to more effectively police the presence of the extremist group in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris and in San Bernardino County.
The Islamic State - also known as ISIL or ISIS - use popular Internet services such as Twitter and Facebook to spread propaganda, to attract and train new recruits and celebrate attacks.
"If we have opportunities to basically work with governments and folks to make sure that there aren't terrorist attacks then we're going to take those opportunities and we feel a pretty strong responsibility to help make sure that society is safe," Zuckerberg said.