The Biggest Challenges Facing Facebook and Twitter

The video discusses the ongoing challenges faced by social media companies like Facebook and Twitter, particularly in managing bots and fake accounts. It highlights the focus on revenue over content moderation and the public's evolving sentiment towards these platforms. The discussion also covers advertising transparency and the potential for a subscription model. The Mueller indictment is analyzed, emphasizing the sophisticated media strategies employed by Facebook and the broader implications of social media's role in societal discord.

What is a major challenge for social media companies in the wake of tragic events?

• Developing new features

• Increasing user engagement

• Managing automated bots and fake accounts

• Expanding their user base

What is the primary motivation for companies like Facebook and Twitter?

• Content moderation

• Community building

• User satisfaction

• Revenue generation

Why might social media companies hesitate to clean up their feeds?

• It would increase operational costs

• It would require new technology

• It would classify them as editorial operations

• It would reduce user engagement

What is a suggested way to change Facebook's fundamental issue with advertising?

• Increase user engagement

• Develop new features

• Switch to a subscription model

• Expand to new markets

What is a proposed method to improve policies on social platforms?

• Develop new features

• Increase user engagement

• Expand to new markets

• Regulate advertising operations

What did the Mueller indictment reveal about Facebook's advertising?

• It was poorly managed

• It was too expensive

• It was highly targeted

• It was ineffective

What was the broader goal of the Russian ad spend according to Facebook?

• To improve user engagement

• To create social discord

• To promote a specific political candidate

• To increase Facebook's revenue