Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content during the pandemic.
Get organized and transform your home with these Insider DealsFILE - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 10, 2018. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan , chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg claimed that officials, including those from the White House, repeatedly urged Facebook to remove specific COVID-19 posts, including those that were humorous or satirical.
In response, the White House maintained that its actions during the pandemic were aimed at protecting public health and safety. A statement from the Administration read, “When confronted with a deadly pandemic, this Administration encouraged responsible actions to protect public health and safety.
Experts have warned that misinformation could overwhelm this year’s U.S. election, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence and other tools capable of creating misleading content. In early 2021, Facebook began appending labels with “credible information” to posts about COVID-19 vaccines. This followed an April 2020 initiative to warn users who shared COVID-19 misinformation.Sign Me Up
Conservatives have long criticized Facebook and other tech giants for allegedly prioritizing liberal agendas and engaging in censorship. Zuckerberg has made efforts to alter this perception, including appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast in 2022, where he praised Republican nominee Donald Trump’s response to an assassination attempt. The letter was sent to the House Judiciary Committee, led by Jordan, a staunch Trump ally.Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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