No Vacay in Tigray for Zuckbookers This Year
February 22, 2022
I am skeptical of accusations which arrive from outfits which may not be too fond of the Meta thing. “Facebook Lets Vigilantes in Ethiopia Incite Ethnic Killing” reports:
Analysis by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and the Observer found Facebook is still letting users post content inciting violence through hate and misinformation. This is despite being aware it helps directly fuel tensions, prompting claims of inaction and indifference against the social media giant. The investigation tracked down relatives who have linked Facebook posts to the killings of loved ones. One senior member of Ethiopia’s media accused the firm of “standing by and watching the country fall apart”.
This “standing by and watching the country fall apart” is interesting. My hunch is that Facebook is thinking about the metaverse. Does this mean Facebook’s management has its head in a VR headset or somewhere else? A meeting with lawyers? A conversation with an important stakeholder concerned about the billions spent on the Meta pivot? A chat with a former board member who moved toward a dating app?
Definitely nothing thinking about lunch in Tigray.
Stephen E Arnold, February 22, 2022
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