Meta Faces User Exodus Following Policy Shift
Meta's recent policy changes, including ending its US fact-checking program and relaxing content moderation, have led to a user exodus from its platforms, with some high-profile users and organizations announcing they are leaving, due to concerns over the spread of misinformation and hateful content...
Meta Faces User Exodus Following Policy Shift
Meta's recent policy changes, including ending its US fact-checking program and relaxing content moderation, have led to a user exodus from its platforms, with some high-profile users and organizations announcing they are leaving, due to concerns over the spread of misinformation and hateful content...
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52% Bias Score
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Announces Layoffs of Approximately 3,600 Employees
Meta, employing 72,404 people globally, announced layoffs affecting approximately 3,600 employees (5%) due to underperformance following a challenging year of increased competition in AI and heavy data center investments. Performance-based terminations include "generous severance packages.
Meta Announces Layoffs of Approximately 3,600 Employees
Meta, employing 72,404 people globally, announced layoffs affecting approximately 3,600 employees (5%) due to underperformance following a challenging year of increased competition in AI and heavy data center investments. Performance-based terminations include "generous severance packages.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Responds to Brazil's Concerns Over Content Moderation Changes
Facing concerns over Meta's altered content moderation policies, the Brazilian government received a response stating that the changes, initially applied to the US, will be tested before global rollout, yet the Attorney General expressed concerns over their compliance with Brazilian laws.
Meta Responds to Brazil's Concerns Over Content Moderation Changes
Facing concerns over Meta's altered content moderation policies, the Brazilian government received a response stating that the changes, initially applied to the US, will be tested before global rollout, yet the Attorney General expressed concerns over their compliance with Brazilian laws.
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36% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Changes
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, due to performance issues, a move that follows recent policy changes that have drawn criticism for potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Changes
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, due to performance issues, a move that follows recent policy changes that have drawn criticism for potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content.
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52% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees, Align Policies with Trump and Musk
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, plans to lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, by the end of 2024, as part of a broader efficiency initiative and shift in company priorities.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees, Align Policies with Trump and Musk
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, plans to lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, by the end of 2024, as part of a broader efficiency initiative and shift in company priorities.
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68% Bias Score
Meta Faces UK Staff Backlash Over Job Cuts and Program Scrapping
UK Meta staff are "concerned" and "let down" by the company's decision to scrap factcheckers and diversity programs, prompting their union, Prospect, to warn Meta of potential difficulties in hiring and keeping staff, particularly given plans to cut about 3,600 jobs globally and the UK government's ...
Meta Faces UK Staff Backlash Over Job Cuts and Program Scrapping
UK Meta staff are "concerned" and "let down" by the company's decision to scrap factcheckers and diversity programs, prompting their union, Prospect, to warn Meta of potential difficulties in hiring and keeping staff, particularly given plans to cut about 3,600 jobs globally and the UK government's ...
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56% Bias Score
Meta Cuts 3,600 Jobs, Prioritizes AI and Free Speech
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs (5% of its global workforce), prioritizing free speech and AI development, and eliminating third-party fact-checkers and DEI programs, leading to criticism and uncertainty regarding content moderation.
Meta Cuts 3,600 Jobs, Prioritizes AI and Free Speech
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs (5% of its global workforce), prioritizing free speech and AI development, and eliminating third-party fact-checkers and DEI programs, leading to criticism and uncertainty regarding content moderation.
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60% Bias Score
Brazil Condemns Meta's Policy Changes, Citing Non-Compliance with Hate Speech Laws
The Brazilian government voiced serious concerns about Meta's relaxed content moderation and canceled US fact-checking program, alleging non-compliance with Brazilian laws protecting fundamental rights, prompting a public hearing and highlighting potential global legal precedents.
Brazil Condemns Meta's Policy Changes, Citing Non-Compliance with Hate Speech Laws
The Brazilian government voiced serious concerns about Meta's relaxed content moderation and canceled US fact-checking program, alleging non-compliance with Brazilian laws protecting fundamental rights, prompting a public hearing and highlighting potential global legal precedents.
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40% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees in Restructuring
Meta plans to lay off approximately 3,600 low-performing employees, representing 5% of its workforce, to improve efficiency and bring in new talent; this comes amid broader changes in the company's approach to content moderation and political alignment.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees in Restructuring
Meta plans to lay off approximately 3,600 low-performing employees, representing 5% of its workforce, to improve efficiency and bring in new talent; this comes amid broader changes in the company's approach to content moderation and political alignment.
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44% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees in Performance-Based Reduction
Meta Platforms announced plans to lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, in a performance-based reduction, following a 25% reduction in 2023, despite posting high profits in 2024 and a 67% stock increase, due to challenges from the underperforming Reality Labs division and in...
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees in Performance-Based Reduction
Meta Platforms announced plans to lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, in a performance-based reduction, following a 25% reduction in 2023, despite posting high profits in 2024 and a 67% stock increase, due to challenges from the underperforming Reality Labs division and in...
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36% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Overhaul
Meta will lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, due to underperformance, as part of broader policy changes that include relaxing content moderation and ending third-party fact-checking programs, prompting criticism of political motivations.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Overhaul
Meta will lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, due to underperformance, as part of broader policy changes that include relaxing content moderation and ending third-party fact-checking programs, prompting criticism of political motivations.
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44% Bias Score