“By divesting from content moderation, platforms are amplifying abusive content, saving on the ‘expense’ of keeping their platform safe, and falling into political lockstep with an administration that claims content moderation is censorship,” I told WIRED about CCDH’s new findings.
Nina Jankowicz
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In 2025 Meta relaxed its rules around abusive content on its platforms. The reaction was instant.
In the six months after the rules came into force violent threats and harrassment against US lawmakers—including Trump—TRIPLED, research from @counterhate.com shows
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New research finds that in the six months after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—including President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook.
