The 404 Media Podcast Meta Goes Mask Off
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Jan 8, 2025 The discussion kicks off with juicy controversies surrounding Meta, including backlash against new board member Dana White and debates over reduced content moderation. The hosts delve into the odd rollout of AI-generated profiles that sparked hilarious critique. Later, they tackle the puzzling censorship of Pornhub across the U.S. South and the fallout from recent age verification laws. The far-reaching implications of legislation that targets adult content take center stage, revealing the complex dance between free speech and regulation.
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Meta Censors Employee Criticism
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appointed Dana White, UFC president, to the board.
- Internal criticism of White's history of domestic violence was deleted by Meta.
Meta's Double Standard on Free Speech
- Meta's content policies now permit hate speech against LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Simultaneously, internal criticism of board members gets censored.
Meta's AI Profiles Flop
- Meta's AI profiles, including a "black queer mama" caricature, sparked controversy.
- The AI-generated content was often low-quality and stereotypical.