The changes announced by Meta will allow users to express hateful sentiments without moderation, including calling LGBTQ+ individuals mentally ill based on their identity.
Meta's revised hate speech guidelines allow harmful statements about LGBTQ+ communities, eliminating protections against derogatory language and potentially inciting further discrimination.
Zuckerberg stated that these changes aim to foster a space for free expression, yet critics warn this will propagate harm to already marginalized groups.
The decision to remove independent fact-checking and modify community guidelines reflects a broader trend of prioritizing content engagement over user safety on social media platforms.
Collection
[
|
...
]