US EditionMeta plans to automate many of its product risk assessments
- Meta plans to automate up to 90% of its product risk assessments using AI to speed reviews and release updates more quickly in 2025.
- The automation shift stems from a 2012 FTC agreement requiring privacy reviews and Meta's intent to streamline decision-making amid growing competition.
- Under the new system, product teams complete a questionnaire reviewed by AI, which provides instant decisions including identified risks and update requirements.
- While Meta emphasizes retaining human oversight for novel issues and claims billions invested in privacy, some insiders warn automation reduces scrutiny and raises risks of harms.
- The changes suggest faster innovation and less rigorous review at Meta, potentially increasing negative externalities before problems emerge, while complying with evolving regulations such as the EU Digital Services Act.
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