Zuckerberg Admits Facebook Censored Content Under Biden
Zuckerberg Admits Facebook Censored Content Under Biden
Zuckerberg Admits Facebook Censored Content Under Biden
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly acknowledged that his company, Facebook, succumbed to pressure from the Biden administration to censor content during the COVID-19 pandemic, including posts related to vaccine efficacy and the origins of the virus. In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Zuckerberg expressed regret over these actions, stating that they should not have compromised their content standards due to governmental pressure. This admission has sparked political backlash, with Republicans portraying it as a victory for free speech, while critics argue that Zuckerberg's regret seems insincere and politically motivated. Furthermore, Zuckerberg's letter indicates that Facebook's moderation policies have been adjusted to prevent similar incidents in the future. The House Judiciary Committee continues its investigation into the Biden administration's influence over social media platforms, amidst ongoing debates about the balance between moderating misinformation and protecting free speech. The discussion highlights the complexities of government and tech company interactions during public health crises.

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What Mark Zuckerberg really said — and didn't say — in that letter to Congress
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Mark Zuckerberg's Problem Isn't Free Speech, It's Lies
Andy McCarthy on Zuckerberg letter: The ‘deceit’ is ‘astonishing’
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