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Meta reverses course after Jewish groups pushed to crack hate speech

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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is facing criticism from Jewish groups for loosening restrictions on hate speech and misinformation on its platforms. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced that Meta would do away with its fact-check program and broaden the terms of what can be said on Facebook and Instagram. The move has been seen as a response to a 'cultural tipping point' following the US presidential election, with some suggesting it is a strategic pivot towards accommodating right-wing speech. Jewish groups have expressed concern that the changes will allow for the proliferation of antisemitic content and hate speech online.

Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-837402
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