Facebook Removes Trump Ads for Violating Hate Policy

The transcript discusses Facebook's recent actions, including removing ads with Nazi symbols, and the call for advertisers to boycott Facebook due to its role in spreading hate and misinformation. It highlights the need for accountability, civil rights audits, and government regulation, including data protection measures. The discussion also addresses the balance between the positive and negative impacts of Facebook and other tech companies on social justice and democracy.

What recent action did Facebook take regarding ads from the Trump campaign?

• They promoted the ads.

• They removed the ads due to a Nazi symbol.

• They ignored the ads.

• They increased the ads' visibility.

Why are advertisers being urged to boycott Facebook?

• To support Facebook's growth.

• To increase ad prices.

• To promote new products.

• To protest Facebook's handling of hate speech.

What is one way corporations can show they care about Black lives?

• By increasing their profits.

• By hiring more employees.

• By stopping ad spending on platforms promoting hate.

• By launching new products.

What is being called for to ensure Facebook's accountability?

• Less regulation.

• A permanent civil rights infrastructure.

• More advertisements.

• More mergers.

What kind of regulation is suggested for Facebook?

• Allowing more mergers.

• Breaking up the company.

• Reducing privacy rules.

• Increasing ad revenue.

What is one proposed solution to improve data privacy?

• Reducing government oversight.

• Creating a data protection agency.

• Eliminating privacy rules.

• Increasing data sharing.

How does the speaker view the role of people in social justice movements?

• As irrelevant to the process.

• As obstacles to progress.

• As the driving force using available tools.

• As passive observers.