Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship
Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship
Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to censor certain COVID-19 content, including humor and satire, during the pandemic. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, he expressed regret for succumbing to this pressure and stated that the company would resist similar demands in the future. Zuckerberg acknowledged mistakes made in censoring content, particularly regarding a New York Post story on Hunter Biden, which he believes should not have been flagged as disinformation. He also announced that he would not fund election-related nonprofits again, a move he attributed to past criticisms. The White House defended its actions as necessary for public health during the pandemic, emphasizing that tech companies must independently consider the impact of their content decisions. Experts warn that misinformation could significantly affect the upcoming U.S. election, highlighting the challenges social media platforms face in moderating content.

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