The largest American technology companies will meet with top Obama administration officials in California to discuss how terrorists are using social media to recruit attackers.
Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Google, Microsoft and LinkedIn are scheduled to meet with federal policy makers to map out a plan to address this issue. Apple CEO, Tim Cook is expected to attend.
The White House, the Department Of Justice and top US intelligence officials will take part in the discussion. This could signal the first step towards addressing a new national security system concern.
Participants are expected to discuss various ways to use technology to combat terrorism, including identifying recruitment methods and making it more difficult for terrorists to carry out attacks.