Meta’s Oversight Board has decided to allow the use of the phrase ‘From the River to the Sea’ on its platforms, citing free speech principles. The phrase, often interpreted as either antisemitic or a call for Palestinian solidarity, sparked debate. The decision reflects Meta’s ongoing struggle to balance user safety and free expression.
As global elections intensify, the Oversight Board, an independent body of experts in human rights and freedom of expression, has sounded the alarm on the elevated risks of election-related violence, suppression of critical speech, and the proliferation of fake news and deepfakes. The Board’s analysis of election-related cases led to the identification of nine key lessons, emphasizing the crucial role of social media platforms in promoting election integrity and safeguarding free speech. The guidelines advocate for comprehensive labeling of AI-generated content, swift escalation of potentially harmful content to human review, and strict penalties for repeat offenders.
