Tangle Content moderation changes at Meta.
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Jan 8, 2025 Meta's dramatic shift in content moderation is sparking heated debates. The end of fact-checking raises eyebrows as a new crowdsourced review system is introduced. Implications for political content are significant, with more controversial topics now allowed in users' feeds. The dynamics of free speech and censorship under Meta's influence come under scrutiny. Amid these changes, conversations about community accountability in social media intensify, revealing the complexities of navigating misinformation and user freedoms.
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Facebook's Moderation History
- Facebook's content moderation began in 2010, evolving after acquiring Instagram in 2012.
- They used third-party fact-checkers starting 2016, leading to controversies like censoring Hunter Biden's laptop story and COVID-19 posts.
Zuckerberg's Moderation Philosophy
- Mark Zuckerberg admitted to excessive content moderation.
- He aims to balance catching harmful content with user freedom.
Meta & Trump Alignment
- Meta's shift signals closer ties with the Trump administration.
- Joel Kaplan, ex-Bush official, now leads Meta's global affairs, praising X's community notes.