News today states that Facebook Oversight Board Is Very Interested In What Frances Haugen Has To Say. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who told a Senate subcommittee last week that the social media company is putting profit over the safety of users, will meet with the Facebook Oversight Board in the “coming weeks,” the board said in a blog post.
According to CBS NEWS, “In light of the serious claims made about Facebook by Ms. Haugen, we have extended an invitation for her to speak to the Board,” the blog post said.
“The choices made by companies like Facebook have real-world consequences for the freedom of expression and human rights of billions of people across the world. In this context, transparency around rules is essential.”
Facebook Oversight Board Is Very Interested In What Frances Haugen Has To Say
Haugen, a former product manager in Facebook’s civic integrity group, leaked a large cache of internal Facebook documents to the Wall Street Journal showing problems within the organization.
She appeared on 60 Minutes two days before she testified before Congress that Facebook “repeatedly” misled the public about “what its own research reveals about the safety of children and the efficacy of its artificial intelligence systems as a role in spreading divisive and extreme messages.”
The Oversight Board
According to the verge, Haugen, a former product manager in Facebook’s civic integrity group, leaked a large cache of internal Facebook documents to the Wall Street Journal showing problems within the organization.
She appeared on 60 Minutes two days before she testified before Congress that Facebook “repeatedly” misled the public about “what its own research reveals about the safety of children and the efficacy of its artificial intelligence systems as a role in spreading divisive and extreme messages.”
In a statement posted to its website Monday, the Oversight Board said in recent weeks “new information about Facebook’s approach to content moderation has come to light” as a result of Haugen’s actions.
The board seeks to “discuss Ms. Haugen’s experiences and gather the information that can help push for greater transparency and accountability from Facebook through our case decisions and recommendations.”
The board said it was looking into whether Facebook “has been fully forthcoming.” The board did not immediately reply to a request seeking comment on any specific information it hoped to discuss with Haugen.
Facebook Oversight Board Hears Appeals
Facebook’s Oversight Board began hearing appeals of content moderation decisions on Facebook and Instagram in December 2020.
The board is composed of independent members from around the world, who make what are meant to be final and binding decisions on what content the social media platforms should allow or remove. The board decided in May, for example, that Facebook’s ban on former President Trump could remain in effect.
