Meta's framing of regulation efforts as "censorship" has been criticized for prioritizing profits over safety and undermining marginalized communities' ability to express themselves freely on its platforms. A report by Human Rights Watch found that Meta removed over 1,050 Palestine-related posts from Instagram and Facebook in October and November 2023, including content documenting human rights abuses. The company faced backlash for suppressing debate about the Palestinian people's self-determination, particularly after removing posts containing the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" following October 7, 2023.
https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/meta-says-it-will-end-fact-checking-a-boon-or-a-setback-for-palestine-18251978Taiwan's government has accused China of intensifying its efforts to undermine the island's democracy through disinformation campaigns on social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube. According to a report by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, the number of pieces of false or biased information distributed by China increased 60% last year, with 2.16 million instances reported in 2024 compared to 1.33 million in 2023. China allegedly created "inauthentic accounts" on YouTube and used AI technology to create fake videos, while also flooding comments sections with pro-China statements. This is part of a broader effort by Beijing to exert influence over Taiwan's media landscape, including through its business ties with Taiwanese newspapers and other traditional media outlets. The campaign is seen as an attempt to undermine Taiwan's confidence in its democracy and its close ties with the United States, which China views as a major obstacle to its goal of reunifying the island under its control.
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250105/p2g/00m/0in/039000cChinese companies ByteDance and Tencent have outspent Google, Meta, Tesla/xAI and Amazon in units purchased, despite facing challenges from ongoing trade restrictions. This is expected to worsen under the Trump administration.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/chinese-cloud-giants-bought-more-of-nvidias-flagship-ai-chips-than-anybody-else-except-microsoft