Examining Facebook's Oversight Board

This chapter explores the pivotal role of Facebook's Oversight Board in deliberating the reinstatement of Donald Trump's accounts following suspension. It critically assesses the board's independence, decision-making process, and its perceived effectiveness amid controversies in political content moderation. The discussion raises concerns about the accountability of social media platforms and the complexities involved in content moderation, highlighting the challenges of outsourcing such significant decisions to a single entity.