Facebook Employees Voice Concerns Over Political Ads Policy

Facebook Employees Voice Concerns Over Political Ads Policy

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The transcript discusses Facebook's policy allowing political ads with false information, sparking internal and external criticism. Employees argue it spreads misinformation, while Facebook defends it as free expression. Elizabeth Warren criticizes the policy, calling it a disinformation machine. Zuckerberg defends the policy, emphasizing free expression.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

It restricts free speech.

It increases advertising costs.

It allows politicians to spread misinformation.

It limits user engagement.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did employees fear the policy would do to Facebook's platform?

Make it more secure.

Turn it into a disinformation machine.

Enhance user experience.

Increase user privacy.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

By changing the policy immediately.

By banning political ads.

By ignoring the concerns.

By committing to not censor political speech.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

She filed a lawsuit against Facebook.

She organized a protest.

She met with Mark Zuckerberg.

She bought a misleading political ad.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

They are a form of censorship.

They are not profitable.

They are a form of free expression.

They should be banned.