Silicon Valley confronts anti-Asian hate after Atlanta shootings

Tech executives and VCs voice concerns over violence and lack of representation

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The three-hour Tech for AAPI online rally condemned violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and featured a discussion on how the tech industry can combat the problem.

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- Silicon Valley is speaking out against anti-Asian racism following a surge in hate crimes in the U.S., even as social media companies come under pressure for not doing more to root out hate speech on their platforms.

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