Zuckerberg accuses Biden of censorship: Last Minute News from Milliyet
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, recently made a statement during a podcast regarding the scrutiny faced by social media platforms during the Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Zuckerberg claimed that the Biden administration had attempted to censor anti-vaxxers during this period, putting pressure on Meta to remove content that highlighted potential side effects of vaccines.
In his statement, Zuckerberg mentioned that individuals from the Biden administration had contacted Meta’s team, expressing their displeasure and demanding the removal of certain posts. Despite the intense pressure, Zuckerberg reiterated that they would not comply with these requests as the content in question was accurate and reflected the truth.
Zuckerberg further revealed that President Biden had made references to Meta in his public statements, accusing the company of “killing people” by allowing such content to remain on their platform. This accusation led to Meta being targeted by various government institutions, adding more fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding the spread of misinformation on social media.
While there is no concrete evidence of the alleged phone calls from the Biden administration, Zuckerberg mentioned the existence of emails with similar demands. The clash between tech companies and government authorities over the regulation of content on social media platforms continues to be a contentious issue, with both sides striving to strike a balance between freedom of speech and public health concerns.
