Facebook Cracks Down On Holocaust Denial

Facebook Cracks Down On Holocaust Denial

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Facebook has updated its policy to ban content that denies or distorts the Holocaust. This marks a shift from CEO Mark Zuckerberg's previous stance, where he allowed such content, citing potential unintentional mistakes by users. The change follows a survey revealing that a significant portion of young Americans either believe the Holocaust is a myth, exaggerated, or are unsure about it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent decision did Facebook make regarding Holocaust-related content?

To promote Holocaust denial content

To create more Holocaust denial content

To ban content that denies or distorts the Holocaust

To ignore all Holocaust-related content

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Zuckerberg's initial reason for not removing Holocaust denial content?

He was unaware of the content

He wanted to promote historical debate

He thought users might be making unintentional mistakes

He believed it was a form of free speech

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to a recent survey, what percentage of young Americans are unsure or misinformed about the Holocaust?

75%

50%

25%

10%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the survey reveal about the beliefs of Americans aged 18 to 39 regarding the Holocaust?

They are well-informed about the Holocaust

They have no opinion on the matter

They believe it is a myth or exaggerated

They all believe it happened as documented

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Facebook's policy change on Holocaust content?

Pressure from advertisers

A new government regulation

A survey showing misinformation among young Americans

A change in company leadership