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Implement key approaches to develop a multi-tiered strategy to guide your organization's efforts to lessen the negative impact of its technology and social presence.  

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Academia, Government, and Industry professionals address the proliferation of hate speech, radicalization, misinformation, and disinformation, and what organizations can do to de-emphasize their contribution to the negative impact of social media and tech.  

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TikTok US

Hany Farid

University of California
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RAND Corporation

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ActiveFence

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Xcyber

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism

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Digital Research Hub at Demos

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National Cybersecurity Center

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Contributing Leaders to the 
Mitigating Societal Harms Report

The forum was organized by the IEEE Computer Society, the premier source for information, inspiration, and collaboration in computer science and engineering.

Connecting members worldwide, the Computer Society empowers the people who advance technology by delivering tools for individuals at all stages of their professional careers. Our trusted resources include international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, a robust digital library, globally recognized standards, and continuous learning opportunities.

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