Meta's Oversight Board reverses decision to remove Israel-Hamas war videos

Meta's Oversight Board has criticized the company's automated moderation tools for unfairly removing two videos depicting the Israel-Hamas war from Facebook and Instagram. The board found that the posts should have remained live, highlighting the high cost to freedom of expression and access to information. The removals were conducted by automated tools without human review, leading to the incorrect removal of non-violating content. The board also criticized Meta for demoting the posts despite acknowledging their intention to raise awareness. This case highlights the risks of overmoderation and the challenges platforms face in content moderation.