In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Mark Zuckerberg opens up about Meta's content moderation strategies. The conversation kicks off with Rogan probing the recent trend towards heightened censorship. Zuckerberg shares how the fallout from the 2016 election and the COVID-19 pandemic created significant pressure on institutions to censor content based on ideological factors. He acknowledges that while Meta tried to incorporate third-party fact-checkers, the system had its flaws, which ultimately eroded trust. To address this, Zuckerberg introduces Meta's new community-notes approach that aims to enhance confidence in moderation decisions and reduce errors in censorship. The discussion wraps up with insights on the changing landscape of social media, highlighting the challenges of balancing free speech with the pressing need to tackle misinformation and harmful content.
