Meta Admits Overzealous Moderation, Zuckerberg Eyes Role in Tech Policy
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Meta's president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, acknowledged that the company is mistakenly removing too much content across its platforms, citing high error rates in moderation that hinder free expression. Clegg admitted that Meta's stringent content removal during the COVID-19 pandemic was excessive, influenced by pressure from the Biden administration. Despite spending billions on moderation, Meta's automated systems have been criticized for errors, including the suppression of political speech. Clegg indicated potential changes to content rules, describing them as a "living, breathing document."
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