Online giants launch initiative against terror and hate speech

Staff of internet giants based in Ireland will play a key part in a new global initiative aimed at depriving online services to terrorists and violent extremists.

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and YouTube, which is owned by Google, all have their headquarters for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in Ireland — including units tasked with combating terrorist propaganda and hate speech.

The four tech corporations have announced a Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism.