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Zuckerberg met with Trump before ending fact-checking program: GOP senator

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with US President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, but details of their discussion were not disclosed.
Zuckerberg announced major policy changes at Meta, including the removal of fact-checking programs and diversity initiatives.
Meta appointed UFC CEO Dana White, a Trump ally, to its board to strengthen ties with Trump's incoming administration.
Zuckerberg stated, "I have a much greater command now of what I think the policy should be, and this is how it's going to be going forward" in a podcast interview.

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Raw Story

GOP senator and MAGA podcaster revolt against Mark Zuckerberg’s pro-Trump turn

Tech CEOs have lined up to show fealty to President-elect Donald Trump by showering his inaugural committee with $1 million donations. But their obeisance isn't convincing some of Trump's diehard supporters.The Washington Post reported Saturday on the tech industry's about-face from almost unilaterally backing Democrats to giving large sums to Trump. Silicon Valley cornerstones like Meta (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and T…

2 months ago·United States

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Spiegel

(S+) Mark Zuckerberg rebuilds Meta: Rush for business

In the name of freedom of speech, Mark Zuckerberg is loosening the controls on his platforms. His pandering to Trump is primarily motivated by business. Could Europe oppose this plan?

2 months ago·Germany

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Le Monde

Meta's partners shocked as Zuckerberg announces end of fact-checking program

On Tuesday, the boss of Meta announced his intention to end the fact-checking partnerships linking his company to certain US media.

2 months ago·Paris, France

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der Standard AT

Zuckerberg visits Trump in Florida

Previously, Joe Biden had harshly criticized the meta-boss for abolishing fact-checking. Internal diversity programs were also abolished

2 months ago·Vienna, Austria

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Politiken

Zuckerberg's radical change of course raises the question: Is he bowing to Trump, who is threatening him with life in prison?

The meta-chief took on a moral responsibility ten years ago to deliver a better world for his newborn daughter. On Tuesday, it became clear that he has evolved politically.

2 months ago·Copenhagen, Denmark

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The Express Tribune

Trump and Zuckerberg meet amid meta’s shift on speech policies

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly met with US President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida compound. Zuckerberg was spotted earlier at Mar-a-Lago, but neither the source nor a Trump aide disclosed details about their discussion. The meeting follows Zuckerberg’s announcement of major policy changes at Meta, including the removal of fact-checking programs and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. These moves, revealed in a v…

2 months ago·Pakistan

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