In a recent interview with Joe Rogan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that officials from President Biden’s administration exerted significant pressure on Meta to censor certain COVID-19-related content on its platforms. Zuckerberg described instances where government representatives “screamed” and “cursed” at Meta executives, demanding the removal of posts, including those that accurately discussed potential vaccine side effects.
Zuckerberg expressed regret over yielding to such pressures, acknowledging that while the company aimed to combat misinformation, it also ended up suppressing legitimate discourse. He emphasized the importance of resisting undue governmental influence to maintain the integrity of public discussions on social media platforms.
For a more in-depth understanding, you can watch the interview segment below:
