Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing scrutiny over its handling of anti-immigration content as the company’s content watchdog launches an investigation into two controversial Facebook posts.
The Oversight Board is delving into Meta’s decision to leave the posts up despite numerous complaints about content promoting anti-immigrant sentiments.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of the board and former Danish prime minister, emphasized the importance of striking a balance between free speech and safeguarding vulnerable communities.
Concerns have been raised regarding Meta’s approach to immigration-related issues and the potential use of coded language in such content, prompting a deeper examination by the Oversight Board.
One case under review involves a meme shared on a Facebook page linked to Poland’s far-right coalition party Confederation, depicting Poland’s prime minister in a racially charged context. Another case features an AI-generated image on a German page criticizing immigration policies.
2024-10-17 10:55:18
Link from www.theguardian.com
