How platforms are responding to the Charlie Kirk shooting

The news article discusses how various social media platforms are responding to the tragic shooting of influencer and right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The platforms mentioned include Bluesky, Meta, Reddit, and YouTube. Bluesky stated that glorifying violence or harm violates their Community Guidelines, and they are committed to fostering healthy, open conversations. Meta said they would remove the most graphic content and add warning labels to sensitive content, while restricting access for younger users. Reddit stated that they prohibit content that encourages or glorifies violence, and are monitoring the platform to remove any violating content. YouTube said they are closely monitoring their platform, removing some graphic content, age-restricting certain videos, and prohibiting content that revels in or mocks the death of an individual. The article notes that Discord, TikTok, and X did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Overall, the platforms are taking steps to address the spread of content related to the shooting, in line with their respective policies on violent and sensitive material.