US tech firm Meta Platforms says Russian authorities ordered it on Thursday to stop fact-checking and labelling of content posted on Facebook by four Russian state-owned media organizations. Meta refused.
The company has been tightening its monitoring of Facebook posts to prevent the spread of misinformation relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian authorities considered the practices as censorship and illegal, and therefore limited Facebook access within the country.
US media report that the restriction is likely slowing the speed at which Facebook users access the service.
Meta's Head of Global Affairs and Communications Nick Clegg says, "Ordinary Russians are using our apps to express themselves and organize for action." He added, "We want them to continue to make their voices heard."
The company has been tightening its monitoring of Facebook posts to prevent the spread of misinformation relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian authorities considered the practices as censorship and illegal, and therefore limited Facebook access within the country.
US media report that the restriction is likely slowing the speed at which Facebook users access the service.
Meta's Head of Global Affairs and Communications Nick Clegg says, "Ordinary Russians are using our apps to express themselves and organize for action." He added, "We want them to continue to make their voices heard."
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Meta Platforms (Facebook) was ordered by Russian authorities to halt fact-checking and labeling of content from four state-owned media organizations. The tech firm refused, citing the need for preventing misinformation during the Ukrainian conflict. This move is reported to slow down Facebook
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220227_06/
Date: Feb. 27, 2022
Created: 2022/02/27 13:11
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:45
Last Read: 2022/02/27 13:11