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Meta Kills a Crucial Transparency Tool At the Worst Possible Time
Apr 4, 2024
Guest Brandon Silverman, CrowdTangle cofounder, discusses Meta shutting down the transparency tool before the US election. He calls for data sharing regulations. Topics: Meta's controversial decision, challenges of hosting news on social platforms, data access for academics, and privacy protection in light of social media changes.
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- Meta shutting down CrowdTangle impacts data transparency before US election.
- Experts stress need for more data sharing and open-source tools to enhance tech platform transparency.
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Meta's Shutdown of CrowdTangle Impacts Transparency Before Elections
Meta's decision to shut down CrowdTangle, a social media transparency tool, has raised concerns about transparency in the lead-up to the US presidential election. CrowdTangle's closure is seen as part of a trend where tech companies are rolling back key transparency tools. While Meta claims to offer a new API for data access, many civil society organizations argue that it lacks the functionality of CrowdTangle. The move underscores the need for regulators to establish legal requirements for data transparency and sharing.
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