Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: Can we work together to end violent extremism online?

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is determined to stop the spread of extremism and radicalization online. In the aftermath of the 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, she saw the livestream of the tragedy go viral across social media feeds, including her own. In response, she led the creation of the Christchurch Call, a commitment by governments and tech companies to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online.

In this episode, Brad and Prime Minister Ardern discuss the Christchurch Call, how algorithms fan the flames of extremism and the need to address misinformation to create a stronger, more connected society.

Chapters:
Guest Intro: 0:23
Christchurch terrorist attacks: 4:19
A call for tech in counter terrorism: 9:23
We don't wanna give away how the sausage is made: 14:29
Not being afraid to talk openly: 18:45
A path to politics with social media: 21:16
End credits: 23:28

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