Meta’s Oversight Board seeks details on the company’s new hate speech policies

The independent Oversight Board has criticized Meta's new hate speech policies, highlighting concerns about their abrupt implementation and requesting more information, impact assessments, and updates. The Board also emphasized the importance of fact-checking in regions outside the U.S., aligning with past actions aimed at fostering greater speech while respecting human rights principles. Despite its role, the Oversight Board cannot alter Meta's broader policies but offers advisory opinions based on previous decisions, such as removing terms like "transgenderism" or overturning content removals for hate-related posts.