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Social media companies had long promised to limit hate speech, disinformation, and extremist content, but recent events—specifically the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk—highlight how little progress has been made. Despite past efforts (such as content moderation teams, safety and trust programs, fact-checking, etc.), many major platforms have largely remained silent after Kirk’s fatal shooting. Only a few, most notably Elon Musk’s X, have been vocal, often amplifying partisan content and retaliatory rhetoric rather than trying to deescalate tensions. ([The Salt Lake Tribune][1])
Authorities and public figures blame social media for enabling radicalization, polarization, and division. Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox called platforms “conflict entrepreneurs,” saying that algorithms and online communities are driving extremism. Experts note that the flow of graphic videos, radicalizing content, conspiracy theories, and unmoderated posts contribute to an environment where violence becomes more likely. At the same time, platforms continue to claim that they have policies against hate content, but critics say enforcement is inconsistent or weak—and that many harmful posts remain visible. ([The Salt Lake Tribune][1])
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[1]: https://www.sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2025/09/17/social-platforms-duck-blame/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Social platforms duck blame for inflaming divisions before ..."
[2]: https://www.businessinsider.com/charlie-kirk-death-social-media-role-utah-governor-spencer-cox-2025-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox calls social media companies 'conflict entrepreneurs' that share blame for Charlie Kirk's death"
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