Vivian Schiller

Vivian Schiller, former head of news at Twitter and current executive director of Aspen Digital, joins the discussion on the complex landscape of free speech online. She delves into Elon Musk's controversial claims and Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Meta platforms, enhancing concerns over misinformation. The conversation also touches on the feeling of censorship within conservative circles and the ongoing struggle to balance free speech with responsible content moderation. It’s a revealing look at how tech giants shape public discourse.

Vivian Schiller, a former head of news at Twitter, joins Alison Holt, the BBC’s social affairs editor, and Tom Symonds, a BBC political correspondent, to discuss Meta's controversial decision to end independent fact-checking on its platforms. They debate the implications of replacing fact-checkers with community notes and the challenge of balancing free speech with misinformation. The conversation also delves into lessons learned from past inquiries into child sexual abuse, emphasizing the importance of urgent action and awareness to protect vulnerable individuals.

Former global chair of news at Twitter Vivian Schiller, chief executive of Demos Polly Curtis, and executive director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy professor Gina Neff discuss the impact of AI in elections, including the threat of doctored images, misinformation campaigns, deep fakes, and erosion of trust. They emphasize the importance of fact-checking emotionally provocative content and implementing imprints on social media for politicians in the UK.