The Rise And Fall Of Facebook's Big Transparency Acquisition — With Brandon Silverman
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Navigating Transparency: The CrowdTangle Challenge
This chapter explores the complexities and challenges of evaluating organic content reach on social media, specifically focusing on CrowdTangle's role at Facebook. It highlights the internal struggles and tensions around transparency as the platform faced scrutiny regarding misinformation and its impact on conservative voices, particularly during the lead-up to the 2020 election. Additionally, the chapter discusses the implications of the CrowdTangle acquisition, its current operational status, and the broader conversation surrounding social media regulation and accountability.
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