U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's team is rallying tech titans like Google, Meta, and TikTok to combat the surge in online fentanyl sales – a move that could reshape how platforms police illegal drug markets. With overdose deaths hitting 108,000+ in 2023, the stakes are life-or-death.
The Silicon Valley 'War Room'
Sources report a mid-December teleconference between Trump’s transition team and major platforms to strategize against dark web drug markets. 'This collaboration is crucial,' says Zhang Yong-an, drug policy expert at Shanghai University. 'Tech’s algorithms could be game-changers in tracking traffickers.'
Why Social Media Is the New Battleground
A 2024 Johns Hopkins study found synthetic opioids flooding platforms with coded ads (think emoji = fentanyl). While companies already use AI to flag content, critics argue enforcement remains inconsistent – especially for disguised posts.
Global Ripple Effects
As U.S. authorities push for tighter controls, tech policies developed here could influence drug-monitoring efforts worldwide. But can Silicon Valley balance user privacy with public safety? The answer might define Trump’s next chapter in the opioid war.
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