Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is demanding Big Tech censor so-called “misinformation” and “disinformation” ahead of the election. But just eight years ago Schiff spread the most damaging election misinformation ever — the Russia collusion hoax.
In a letter sent Monday to the CEO’s of several tech giants, including Meta, X, TikTok, and Google, Schiff demanded to know how the companies would censor free speech in order to save “democracy.”
“We write to your platforms as concerned Members of Congress, seeking further information about your preparation for and response to the spread of misinformation and disinformation,” the letter begins. “As the technology on social media platforms rapidly expands, companies must redouble their efforts to combat issues that threaten our democracy.”
The letter cites a study from NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights that says “distribution of false, hateful, and violent content” is a “threat” to this year’s election.
Schiff goes on to lament that platforms “have not increased their transparency for external groups who can aid in monitoring election information.” Schiff asks the companies whether they will change their policies between now and Election Day and how they will treat users who spread “mis- and disinformation” “differently” than “ordinary users.”
The letter was signed by seven of Schiff’s Democrat colleagues.
But for years Schiff leveraged his role as the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee to leak unsubstantiated allegations and misleading information to the media about former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement with Russia.
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