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Social networks commit to creating database to block terrorist content

By Kyle Feldscher
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Social networks commit to creating database to block terrorist content

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube on Tuesday announced plans to create a shared database of unique digital information in order to keep terrorists from using their platforms to recruit new members.

In a statement, Facebook announced that the four companies would work together to find more efficient ways to suppress terrorism content online.

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