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Five Things to Watch in Facebook Oversight Board Hearing on Trump

May 4, 2021

Rebecca Klar and Chris Mills Rodrigo, The Hill

On Wednesday, the board will announce whether to uphold or reverse a ban on former President Trump’s account on the platform.

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Meta’s decision to swap professional U.S. fact checkers with crowd-sourced moderation has raised fears that Facebook and Instagram will become magnets for misinformation.
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Free Press’ Nora Benavidez said that “Zuckerberg is one of many billionaires who are cozying up to dangerous demagogues like Trump.”
Tech Watchdogs Warn Meta's Decision Could Cause Surge in Disinformation

Several groups condemned the decision, warning of the potential for a surge in disinformation.