Facebook Knows Its “Race-Blind” Practices Hurt Black People

The transcript discusses Facebook's awareness of hate speech issues, particularly against minority groups, as highlighted in a Washington Post report. The report presented an example of hate speech involving female lawmakers, known as 'the squad.' Researchers recommended an overhaul of Facebook's software to remove hateful posts, but executives resisted, fearing it would favor some groups over others.

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