Mayors explore ways to combat online hate and extremism
Amid reports of hate crimes in some cities, several mayors said they're exploring ways to confront online extremism.
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Musk’s changes create Twitter blues for government agencies
Twitter has been an essential tool for government agencies getting urgent information to the public. Elon Musk's takeover could change that.
New Jersey’s Twitter account is unabashedly New Jersey
Most state governments' official Twitter accounts just share press releases and service advisories. New Jersey's talks about your mom.
How one city trawls social media to inform policy and make decisions
The CIO for Aurora, Illinois, says an AI-powered platform crawls Facebook, Twitter and other sources to help officials understand sentiment and spot problems as they arise.
Browser extension’s creators say it’ll boost civic engagement via social media
The new tool's developers hope to take Facebook and Twitter back from bots and political meddlers.
South Carolina experiment adds social media to 911 response
And it works best when the data is curated before it reaches a first responder.
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Facebook and Google take different stances toward states’ new rules on political ad disclosures
Google is suspending political ads in Washington state, while Facebook simply says state authorities have raised "important questions."
How Austin turned to social media to get the word out during March bombings
Austin Mayor Steve Adler says technology played a huge role in helping to find the perpetrator while social media services like Twitter helped keep residents notified of…
Bill allowing ‘ballot selfies’ vetoed by Oklahoma governor
But the state legislature has the votes to override Gov. Mary Fallin's objections echoing election law experts that social media photos of completed ballots can lead to…
How Nextdoor is helping law enforcement connect with residents and reduce crime
Commentary: Annie Barco of Nextdoor shares examples of how her company's social network is helping law enforcement form tighter bonds that make communities safer.