In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Mark Zuckerberg discusses Meta's content moderation policies. The conversation kicks off with Rogan probing the rise in censorship. Zuckerberg responds by highlighting the pressures that emerged during the 2016 election and the COVID-19 pandemic, pointing to demands from institutions and government entities to censor information that was seen as ideologically problematic. He explains how Meta is shifting its approach from relying on third-party fact-checkers to adopting a community-driven model aimed at enhancing accuracy and transparency in content moderation. In closing, Zuckerberg underscores the significance of free expression while recognizing the complexities involved in moderating vast amounts of content. He stresses the need for a balanced strategy to ensure that legitimate information isn’t suppressed.
