‘Time Is Running Out’: Prince Harry Calls for Social Media Reform After U.S. Capitol Riot
In a Q&A with Fast Company, The Duke of Sussex responds to social media’s role in the Capitol attack and explains why the next step must be to hold social platforms accountable
By Katharine Schwab
Over the past year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have become increasingly outspoken advocates for healthier social media — a topic that is clearly near to their hearts, given the horrendous vitriol and harassment they have faced online and in the press.
By partnering with organizations that aim to understand technology’s impact on society and vocally critiquing the state of online life in the media, the couple are using their clout to push for change in the current digital ecosystem. In an essay for Fast Company last August, Prince Harry called on business leaders to rethink their role in funding the advertising system that underlies the misinformation and divisive rhetoric that’s often shared on social platforms.
“This remodeling must include industry leaders from all areas drawing a line in the sand against unacceptable online practices as well as being active participants…
