Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed regret for censoring Covid-related content on Facebook and Instagram during the pandemic, claiming pressure from the US government. He stated that senior officials in the Biden administration pressured Meta to censor Covid-19 content, including humor and satire. Zuckerberg admitted that the company made choices that they wouldn’t make today and should not compromise content standards due to government pressure. The House judiciary committee, controlled by Republicans, called Zuckerberg’s admissions a “big win for free speech.” The White House defended its actions, stating that tech companies should consider the impact of their actions on the public while making independent choices about the information they present.
