Via Politico:

The White House has invited internet and technology companies for a roundtable discussion on violent online extremism on Friday, as the Trump administration comes under growing pressure to deter mass shootings tied to internet-fueled racism.

The meeting will include “senior administration officials along with representatives of a range of companies,” according to a White House spokesperson, who did not name who will take part. The discussion comes after President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to work with online platforms and state and local governments to “develop tools that can detect mass shooters before they strike.”

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