As predicted: "Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed After Meta Changed Its Speech Rules. New research finds that in the six mo. after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—incl. President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook." www.wired.com/story/threat...
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.
But it's more than just an increase in misinformation. With today’s announcement of moderation rollbacks at Meta, users are also likely to see a rise in toxic, insulting, and threatening content on Facebook and IG as well.
