Facebook Employees Voice Concerns Over Political Ads Policy

The transcript discusses Facebook's policy allowing political ads with false information, sparking concern among employees and criticism from Senator Elizabeth Warren. Employees argue the policy spreads misinformation, while Facebook maintains it supports free speech. Warren's criticism highlights the platform's role in disinformation. Zuckerberg defends the policy as a form of free expression.

What was the main concern of Facebook employees regarding the company's ad policy?

• It increases advertising costs.

• It limits user engagement.

• It allows politicians to spread misinformation.

• It restricts free speech.

What did employees believe the policy allowed politicians to do on Facebook?

• Promote positive campaigns.

• Engage with voters directly.

• Weaponize the platform.

• Increase their follower count.

How did Facebook respond to the concerns raised by its employees?

• By ignoring the concerns.

• By changing the policy immediately.

• By committing to not censor political speech.

• By banning political ads altogether.

What action did Senator Elizabeth Warren take to criticize Facebook's policy?

• She bought a misleading political ad on Facebook.

• She called for a boycott of Facebook.

• She organized a protest outside Facebook's headquarters.

• She filed a lawsuit against Facebook.

What did Mark Zuckerberg claim about political ads in his defense of the policy?

• They are a form of free expression.

• They are a form of censorship.

• They are harmful to democracy.

• They should be banned.