Economist Podcasts Who’s to say? Facebook, Trump and free speech
May 6, 2021
Hal Hudson, Technology correspondent for The Economist, discusses the Facebook Oversight Board's controversial decision to uphold Donald Trump's ban, highlighting broader implications for free speech and social media regulation. Abdullah Latif, a former prisoner turned advocate, sheds light on the cruel realities of juvenile sentencing in America, calling for reforms that prioritize rehabilitation. The conversation also touches on the unexpected success of a Broadway musical in China that tackles mental health issues, sparking vital discussions in a society often reluctant to confront such topics.
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Facebook and Free Speech
- Facebook's oversight board upheld Donald Trump's ban after he praised Capitol rioters.
- This highlights the broader issue of free speech and content moderation on social media.
Facebook's Oversight Board
- Facebook's Oversight Board is a pseudo-judicial body that reviews content moderation decisions.
- It interprets Facebook's rules and judges whether they have been applied correctly.
Oversight Board's Ruling
- The Oversight Board ruled that Trump's posts violated Facebook's policies.
- However, they criticized Facebook's vague indefinite ban and demanded clearer rules.
