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Meta struggles to curb hate speech before US vote: researchers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Meta struggles to curb hate speech before US vote: researchers

Research conducted by non-profit organization Global Witness reveals that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is struggling to effectively address hate speech ahead of the US election. Global Witness tested Facebook's response to hate speech by analyzing comments on the pages of 67 US Senate candidates. The research found that Meta took days to remove comments flagged by Global Witness, violating its own hate speech rules. Critics argue that Meta's failure to adequately address hate speech reflects a broader lack of investment in election preparedness. Transparency and accountability regarding hate speech policies and practices remain a concern.

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Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Former Meta official's 'explosive' memoir about the social media giant to be published next week

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director at Meta, details her seven years at the company in her memoir "Careless People," releasing next week. The book offers an insider's perspective on Meta's executives, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, revealing flaws and self-interest. Wynn-Williams discusses Zuckerberg's efforts in China and challenges in addressing hate speech, workplace harassment, and misogyny. The memoir provides a candid look at Meta's culture and the struggles of working motherhood.

X goes to court in Elon Musk's war against an anti-hate research org

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Elon Musk's lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) will be heard in court on Thursday. Musk's company, X, sued the nonprofit organization last year, accusing it of spreading false claims about X. The CCDH conducts research on social media platforms to identify hate speech and misinformation. Musk's lawsuit claims that the CCDH illegally scraped data and violated its terms of service. The CCDH argues that the lawsuit is frivolous and violates the state's anti-SLAPP law. A loss for the CCDH in court could have implications for researchers tracking hate speech and misinformation on social media.

GLAAD report says Meta allows anti-trans hate to ‘flourish’ on its platforms

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

GLAAD report says Meta allows anti-trans hate to ‘flourish’ on its platforms

A new report from GLAAD accuses Meta's content moderation system of allowing an "epidemic of anti-transgender hate" to thrive on its platforms. The report documents numerous examples of anti-trans content remaining online, including posts calling for violence against transgender individuals. GLAAD claims that these posts contribute to real-world harm against the LGBTQ+ community. The organization also accuses Meta of failing to enforce its own hate speech policies, allowing prominent accounts to spread hateful content without consequence. Meta's Oversight Board has previously criticized the company for its failure to enforce policies against hate speech.

Lawsuit by Elon Musk's X was an attempt to punish free speech, judge rules

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Lawsuit by Elon Musk's X was an attempt to punish free speech, judge rules

Elon Musk's company, X, had its lawsuit against the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) dismissed by a US District Judge. X had argued that CCDH violated their terms of service by gathering data for reports on hate speech increase on X's platform following Musk's takeover. However, the judge ruled that the lawsuit was an attempt to silence X's critics and that CCDH was exercising its First Amendment rights. X was seeking damages for lost advertising revenue but did not contest the accuracy of CCDH's reports. CCDH's CEO called the dismissal a victory for public-interest researchers.

Tech giants skip Brazil disinformation hearing

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Tech giants skip Brazil disinformation hearing

Representatives from tech giants like Meta and Google skipped a Brazil government hearing on social media disinformation. This follows tensions over Meta’s reduced controls on misinformation on Instagram and Facebook and Brazil’s past decision to block Elon Musk’s X platform for non-compliance. The hearing highlighted concerns over hate speech and Meta’s end of US fact-checking, viewed as favoring ideological stances, raising fears about broader implications globally for disinformation management.

Brazil issues 72-hour deadline to Meta over fact-checking practices

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Brazil issues 72-hour deadline to Meta over fact-checking practices

Brazil's federal government issued a notice to Meta, demanding clarification on its fact-checking practices to combat hate speech and disinformation. Meta received a 72-hour window to explain its discontinuation of a data verification program and was asked to remove a manipulated AI-generated video falsely attributing remarks to Brazil's finance minister. Replacing its traditional fact-checking with a "community notes" feature, Meta faces scrutiny from Brazil, emphasizing responsible content management on social media platforms.

Brazil's Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Brazil's Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content - The Economic Times

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that social media companies can be held liable for users' illegal content if not removed upon notification, requiring platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok to monitor and act against hate speech and violence. The decision allows lawsuits against non-compliant companies and aligns Brazil with European approaches to regulating big tech, despite concerns over potential threats to free speech from over-censorship. The court requires proactive action or evidence of attempts to remove harmful content.

Elon Musk accused of profiting from tragedy as study finds X rewards hate targeting Israel-Gaza war

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Elon Musk accused of profiting from tragedy as study finds X rewards hate targeting Israel-Gaza war

The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has released a report revealing how policy changes on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) are benefiting hate speech posters. The study examined ten influential accounts that have posted anti-Jewish and/or anti-Muslim hate speech following the Israel-Gaza conflict. These accounts were able to significantly increase their reach and gained a combined total of 4 million new followers. The CCDH accuses Musk of deliberately profiting from tragedy by enabling and promoting hate speech on the platform. X is currently under investigation in the European Union for potential breaches of content moderation regulations.

Meta ending fact-checks 'bad for democracy': Brazil

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Meta ending fact-checks 'bad for democracy': Brazil

Meta's decision to end fact-checking in the U.S. has sparked concerns, with Brazil's Communication Minister Sidonio Palmeira calling it a threat to democracy due to unchecked spread of misinformation. Instead of professional fact-checking, Meta will use Community Notes, transferring responsibility to users. Brazil is seeking clarification from Meta about global implications, as concerns about social media regulation and disinformation grow. President Lula underlined the need to counter hate speech and fake news to protect democracy.

Russia convicts Meta spokesperson in a swift trial in absentia

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Russia convicts Meta spokesperson in a swift trial in absentia

The spokesperson of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Russian court. Andy Stone, the communications director of Meta, was convicted of justifying terrorism in a trial held in absentia. The charges stem from Stone's remarks in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, where he announced temporary changes to Meta's hate speech policy. The Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Stone and other unidentified Meta employees. Meta has been declared an extremist organization in Russia, resulting in Facebook and Instagram being blocked in the country.

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