5 chapters across the catalog
Facebook Content Policy and International Fact-Checking Network
Facebook executive Monica Bickert defended the platform's decision not to remove the Pelosi video during an interview with Anderson Cooper. The discussion explores the role of the International Fact-Checking Network and the criteria used to label content as false or misleading.
Monica Bickert, Facebook's VP of Global Policy Management and a former Justice Department official, explains the public release of the company's internal content moderation guidelines. Bickert states that the policies regarding harassment and violence are not changing, but the guidance given to 7,500 human reviewers is being made transparent. She notes that the team meets every two weeks to refine standards based on new trends in abusive behavior.
Facebook Definition of Emotional Injury and Hate Speech
Facebook executive Monica Bickert discusses the platform's approach to "emotional injury" and upsetting speech. She claims the company does not remove content simply because it is controversial, preferring to provide users with tools to block or unfollow. However, she notes that the company draws a line at safety implications and legal consequences, working for over a year to standardize these definitions for their global review team.
Facebook's Monica Bickert explains that the platform treats public officials and celebrities differently than private individuals regarding bullying. She states that while threats are removed, the company attempts to distinguish between credible harm and jokes, such as those made by journalists. Facebook is also launching a new process allowing users to appeal moderation decisions, a move the hosts predict will lead to significant administrative trouble for the company.
Facebook Denies Listening Through Smartphone Microphones
In a podcast interview, Monica Bickert denies that Facebook uses smartphone microphones to listen to private conversations for advertising purposes. She attributes the uncanny accuracy of targeted ads to the platform's sophisticated algorithms rather than audio surveillance. Users are encouraged to use the "Why am I seeing this ad?" feature to understand the data points used for targeting.
