Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, expressed regret over yielding to pressure from the Biden administration to censor content on the platform, stating that the interference was “wrong” and pledging to resist similar demands in the future.
In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg outlined how senior officials pressured Meta to suppress certain posts about Covid-19, including satire, and criticized the company when it resisted. He also admitted regret for downplaying a New York Post story about Hunter Biden before the 2020 election, which was mistakenly thought to be Russian disinformation.
Zuckerberg’s letter was celebrated by Republicans, particularly Rep. Jim Jordan, as a victory for free speech. The White House defended its approach to Covid-19 information, emphasizing public health and safety during the pandemic.
Additionally, Zuckerberg announced he would not repeat his previous contributions to election infrastructure in the upcoming election cycle, aiming to remain neutral and avoid the perception of partisanship.
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