Meta Ends Diversity Programs Amidst US Political Backlash
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced the termination of its internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing a changing legal and political landscape; this follows the company's recent decisions to end collaboration with US fact-checkers and relax hate speech pol...
Meta Ends Diversity Programs Amidst US Political Backlash
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced the termination of its internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing a changing legal and political landscape; this follows the company's recent decisions to end collaboration with US fact-checkers and relax hate speech pol...
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52% Bias Score
Meta Shifts Content Moderation Policy, Prioritizing User Reports Over AI Detection
Meta, formerly Facebook, is ending partnerships with fact-checking organizations and shifting to a more reactive approach to content moderation, prioritizing user reports over proactive AI detection, raising concerns about misinformation and harmful content.
Meta Shifts Content Moderation Policy, Prioritizing User Reports Over AI Detection
Meta, formerly Facebook, is ending partnerships with fact-checking organizations and shifting to a more reactive approach to content moderation, prioritizing user reports over proactive AI detection, raising concerns about misinformation and harmful content.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Fires Fact-Checkers to Boost Engagement
Meta plans to fire its US fact-checkers, weakening disinformation moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to boost engagement and ad revenue, mirroring X's approach and potentially increasing the spread of misinformation.
Meta Fires Fact-Checkers to Boost Engagement
Meta plans to fire its US fact-checkers, weakening disinformation moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to boost engagement and ad revenue, mirroring X's approach and potentially increasing the spread of misinformation.
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60% Bias Score
EU Scrutinizes Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Threatens Fines
The European Union is closely monitoring Meta's decision to replace fact-checking with community notes on its platforms, a move that could violate the EU's Digital Services Act and result in fines up to 6% of Meta's global annual revenue. The EU is also concerned about Elon Musk's actions at X.
EU Scrutinizes Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Threatens Fines
The European Union is closely monitoring Meta's decision to replace fact-checking with community notes on its platforms, a move that could violate the EU's Digital Services Act and result in fines up to 6% of Meta's global annual revenue. The EU is also concerned about Elon Musk's actions at X.
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36% Bias Score
EU Warns Meta Over Content Moderation Changes
Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with community-based content ratings on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has raised concerns in the EU, prompting the European Commission to emphasize the importance of compliance with the Digital Services Act, warning of potential fines up to 6% of global annua...
EU Warns Meta Over Content Moderation Changes
Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with community-based content ratings on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has raised concerns in the EU, prompting the European Commission to emphasize the importance of compliance with the Digital Services Act, warning of potential fines up to 6% of global annua...
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44% Bias Score
Meta eliminates fact-checking program, sparking misinformation concerns
Meta eliminated its US fact-checking program, claiming it was biased and censored content; this decision sparked criticism and claims that it will increase misinformation.
Meta eliminates fact-checking program, sparking misinformation concerns
Meta eliminated its US fact-checking program, claiming it was biased and censored content; this decision sparked criticism and claims that it will increase misinformation.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program Amidst IFCN Criticism
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, a move criticized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) as potentially harmful in countries vulnerable to misinformation, while Meta claims the program led to censorship.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program Amidst IFCN Criticism
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, a move criticized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) as potentially harmful in countries vulnerable to misinformation, while Meta claims the program led to censorship.
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64% Bias Score
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Mirroring X's Approach
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, announced a significant reduction in content moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, echoing Elon Musk's approach on X, potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content impacting billions of users.
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Mirroring X's Approach
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, announced a significant reduction in content moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, echoing Elon Musk's approach on X, potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content impacting billions of users.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking After Biden Administration Pressure
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the Biden administration pressured Meta employees to censor content related to COVID-19 vaccine side effects, leading Meta to end its fact-checking practices and lift speech restrictions across its platforms to "restore free expression.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking After Biden Administration Pressure
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the Biden administration pressured Meta employees to censor content related to COVID-19 vaccine side effects, leading Meta to end its fact-checking practices and lift speech restrictions across its platforms to "restore free expression.
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64% Bias Score
Meta Ends Internal Diversity Programs Amid Legal and Policy Shifts
Meta announced the termination of several internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the "Diverse Slate Approach" to hiring and its diversity supplier program, citing a changing legal landscape and a commitment to serving all users equitably, without preferential treatment.
Meta Ends Internal Diversity Programs Amid Legal and Policy Shifts
Meta announced the termination of several internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the "Diverse Slate Approach" to hiring and its diversity supplier program, citing a changing legal landscape and a commitment to serving all users equitably, without preferential treatment.
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64% Bias Score
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program Amid Criticism
Meta ended its US fact-checking program, claiming bias and censorship, despite data showing its effectiveness in warning users about 68 million pieces of misinformation during the 2024 European Parliament elections; this decision has prompted widespread criticism from experts.
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program Amid Criticism
Meta ended its US fact-checking program, claiming bias and censorship, despite data showing its effectiveness in warning users about 68 million pieces of misinformation during the 2024 European Parliament elections; this decision has prompted widespread criticism from experts.
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72% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a community-based system; this decision is viewed as a concession to President Trump and raises concerns about misinformation. The International Fact-Checking Network anticipates staff cuts and potential ...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a community-based system; this decision is viewed as a concession to President Trump and raises concerns about misinformation. The International Fact-Checking Network anticipates staff cuts and potential ...
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40% Bias Score