Meta Scraps Policies to Align With New Government
The Meta boss’s remarks come just a few days after it was announced that the conglomerate would change its content moderation policy. Last week, Zuckerberg posted a video explaining that the decision would encourage “more speech,” in a move widely deemed as an attempt to curry favor with the new administration.
In a similar vein, it was reported on Friday that Meta is axing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Janelle Gale, Vice President of Human Resources (HR) at Meta, said the “legal and policy landscape surrounding DEI efforts in the US is changing,” it was reported by CBS.
Undoubtedly, both of these moves form part of a wider alignment with the incoming administration. Trump, along with ally Elon Musk, have repeatedly claimed that free speech is under threat in America. In recent weeks, Musk has become embroiled in international disputes over what he views as efforts to silence “dissenting” voices in Germany and the UK.
