The AP (6/16, Megerian) reports Vice President Harris “and administration officials on Thursday launched a task force dedicated to fighting online harassment and abuse, which they warned can be a precursor to real-life violence.” The new “task force will address several issues, including prevention of online abuse and services for people who are targeted.”
Reuters (6/16, Alper) reports, “The group is tasked with producing within six months a blueprint detailing actions to address the problem, including more support for victims, prevention and greater accountability for aggressors and platforms hosting them.”
NBC News (6/16, Gregorian) reports the group “aims to address the growing problem of online harassment and abuse which disproportionately targets women, girls and LGBTQI+ people,” a White House official said.
CNN (6/16, Fossum) also reports.
Related Links:
— “VP Harris launches task force on online harassment, abuse “Chris Megerian, AP, June 16, 2022