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Facebook in turmoil over refusal to police Trump's posts

Facebook in turmoil over refusal to police Trump's posts

23 Sept 05:32 Key points summarised by AI
  • Facebook faces internal rebellion as employees protest CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision not to sanction President Trump's inflammatory posts, contrasting with Twitter's actions.
  • Zuckerberg defends Facebook's stance, arguing platforms should enable maximum expression and avoid being 'arbiters of truth,' unless posts pose an 'imminent risk.'
  • A 'virtual walkout' and public criticism from numerous Facebook staff highlight deep internal discord, with many feeling the company is on the 'wrong side' of the issue.
  • Reports of a 'productive' phone call between Zuckerberg and Trump further intensify concerns about Facebook's neutrality and its content moderation policies.
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