The latest annual report from the Oversight Board has been released, focusing on its impact on Meta and its ability to influence the policies of Facebook and Instagram. In 2023, the board received a staggering 398,597 appeals, with the majority originating from Facebook users. Despite this high number, only 53 decisions were made by the board.
Although the board only takes on a small percentage of cases, it emphasizes that the ones it does select can have a significant impact on Meta’s user base. For instance, it highlights its role in prompting enhancements to Meta’s strike system and the “account status” feature that allows users to monitor potential rule violations in their posts.
Assessing the overall influence of the board is a complex task. From January 2021 to May 2024, the board has submitted a total of 266 recommendations to Meta. Out of these, 75 have been fully or partially implemented by the company, with progress reported on 81. The remaining recommendations have been either declined or omitted.
2024-06-27 05:00:17
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