2025-01-02
Nick Clegg is leaving Meta after 7 years overseeing its policy decisions
Nick Clegg, the former British deputy prime minister turned Meta executive, is leaving after a seven-year stint with the social media company. Clegg announced his departure in posts on X and Threads, saying that “this is the right time for me to move on from my role as President, Global Affairs at Meta.”
Clegg will be replaced by Joel Kaplan, a longtime policy executive and former White House aide to George W. Bush known for his Discover Copy
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Meta is ditching third-party fact checkers on Facebook, Instagram
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2025-01-03
The Morning After: FCC’s attempt to restore net neutrality didn't work
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2025-01-31
Meta Safety Advisory Council says the company's moderation changes prioritize politics over safety
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Civil society groups urge Meta’s Oversight Board to resign in protest
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