https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/01/12/editorial-the-next-step-for-facebook-twitter-after-capitol-riot/

It took a riot in the U.S. Capitol that threatened our democracy and left five people dead for Facebook and Twitter to finally accept responsibility for their roles as America’s largest purveyors of disinformation and hate.

For years, the tech giants and other social media companies have largely turned a blind eye to falsehoods permeating their platforms and threatening the stability of our government and our elections.