Facebook Reduces Distribution on New York Post Story

The transcript discusses the New York Post story involving Hunter Biden and the responses from Facebook and Twitter. Facebook reduced the story's distribution pending fact-checking, while Twitter placed a warning on the link. The discussion highlights the platforms' policies on hacked materials and misinformation, especially in the context of the upcoming election. Facebook's broader content moderation strategies, including actions against Holocaust denial and QAnon, are also examined, suggesting a shift towards preventing real-world harm.

How did Twitter's response to the New York Post's story differ from Facebook's?

What implications does the handling of the New York Post's story have for the upcoming election?

In what ways have Facebook's policies evolved in response to misinformation and harmful content?