twitter ceo jack dorsey busted for tweeting during congressional hearing
Twitter CEO Questioned Over Hearing Tweet
During a congressional hearing addressing disinformation and extremism, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey faced criticism from Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) for actively tweeting. The executive’s post appeared to reflect dissatisfaction with the hearing’s structure.
Tech CEOs were repeatedly compelled to reduce their responses to complex inquiries to binary “yes” or “no” answers, facing interruption if they attempted more detailed explanations.
Dorsey's Cryptic Poll
Dorsey posted a Twitter poll consisting of a single question – “?” – with only two possible responses: “Yes” or “No.” This action did not escape notice from those present at the hearing.
Prior to initiating her questioning, which centered on the potential for platforms to contribute to the radicalization of U.S. veterans and military personnel, Rice directly addressed Dorsey regarding his tweet.
“Mr. Dorsey, what is currently leading in your Twitter account’s poll – ‘yes’ or ‘no’?” Rice inquired. The backdrop behind her featured a vibrant display of flowers, butterflies, insects, and potentially reptiles, considered by many to be one of the most engaging virtual backgrounds of the day.
A Monotone Response
“Yes,” Dorsey replied succinctly, maintaining the same detached tone he exhibited throughout the hearing. This demeanor conveyed an impression of indifference towards the proceedings.
Rice responded with a pointed, “Hmmm.”
She then remarked, with clear sarcasm, “Your ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is quite remarkable,” indicating her disapproval.
Poll Results
As of this writing, “Yes” continues to lead the poll with 65.7% of the 65,626 votes cast, while “No” has received 34.3%.
This outcome may suggest a degree of remaining hope for the future of social media platforms.
Jack Dorsey’s actions sparked debate regarding appropriate conduct during official congressional proceedings.
The hearing highlighted the challenges of addressing complex issues related to online disinformation and extremism.
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