This episode, featuring Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League, offers limited direct applicability for ecommerce operators. It primarily focuses on the ADL's strategies to combat online extremism and hate speech on major social media platforms. While the discussion touches on the influence of digital platforms and content moderation, these are not directly related to core ecommerce business operations or growth strategies.
Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, talks with Recode’s Kara Swisher about how the century-old nonprofit is evolving to fight antisemitism and other forms of extremism in the digital age. Greenblatt explains how online platforms have helped white supremacists inject their beliefs into the mainstream conversation and why companies like Twitter, Facebook and Google have so far failed to stop them. He says the ADL is now working directly with engineers at those organizations to confront the problem, and praises the potential of emerging tech like artificial intelligence and virtual reality for making social media — and society — saner. Greenblatt also discusses the right way for journalists to report on extremists like Richard Spencer and how Silicon Valley could make a big difference by having a “bias for good.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices