Meta’s Algorithm vs. Reproductive Rights: When Bots Misdiagnose Health Posts
The Stop Censoring Abortion campaign highlights issues of abortion-related content being removed or suppressed on social media. Meta’s inconsistent enforcement of Community Standards has led to the removal of posts from the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline, sparking criticism over how reproductive health information is scrutinized.
Hot Take:
Meta’s moderation seems to have gone from zero to “censor” in record time! If you thought your Aunt Susan’s Facebook posts were getting more scrutiny than a politician’s tax returns, wait until you hear about the M+A Hotline’s Instagram saga. Meta’s algorithm might need a crash course in distinguishing between helpful health advice and a dodgy street corner transaction!
Key Points:
- The Stop Censoring Abortion campaign sheds light on social media censorship of abortion-related content.
- M+A Hotline faced Instagram restrictions for allegedly violating Meta’s Community Standards.
- Meta claims their guidelines do not prohibit educational content on legal access to abortion pills.
- M+A Hotline’s posts were wrongly removed, and many were not restored despite reviews.
- EFF calls for Meta to enhance transparency and accuracy in moderation, particularly on reproductive health content.
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