This Week in Startups Facebook’s Oversight Board rules on Trump ban plus how to reverse engineer TAM & more | E1211
May 7, 2021
The discussion dives into the Facebook Oversight Board's controversial decision on Trump’s ban, exploring its implications for content moderation. A fascinating proposal emerges to tackle bad actors on social media. Insights into assessing Total Addressable Market reveal effective strategies for startups. The podcast also contrasts the bravery of police during the Capitol riots with the chaos of that day, highlighting journalism's integrity in tech and the need for balanced reporting amidst sensationalism.
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Oversight Board's Ruling
- Facebook Oversight Board upheld Trump's ban, but only for six months.
- They then passed the decision back to Facebook, highlighting the board's limitations.
Facebook Under Scrutiny
- Facebook is under scrutiny for its power and influence, similar to other large companies.
- Trump's ban presents a complex problem with no easy solution, like the trolley problem.
Trump's Ban
- Trump's large Facebook following was important to him, though the platform might skew differently from Twitter.
- The January 6th Capitol riot led to Trump's indefinite ban from Facebook due to the risk to a peaceful transition of power.