The Briefing Is your feed about to get f*cked? A former Facebook CEO weighs in
Jan 8, 2025
Stephen Scheeler, former CEO of Facebook in Australia and New Zealand, dives into the controversial decision by Meta to eliminate fact-checkers. He discusses the implications for misinformation, especially in light of political tensions and Donald Trump’s threats towards Zuckerberg. The conversation reveals how these changes could shape social media feeds leading into 2025. Scheeler also reflects on the balance between free speech and content moderation amidst growing challenges facing tech leaders. Are we ready for a bigger impact from social media algorithms?
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