Cybersecurity

Trump wanted to give No Kings no air. Then, Meta suspended its Instagram.

Meta faces pressure from the No Kings Coalition, a group advocating for democracy, after suspending their Instagram account due to alleged automated review errors. The suspension occurred during an early voting push, leading to concerns about Meta's handling of pro-democracy content and potential suppression or censorship ahead of the midterm elections. Meta has offered to meet with a technical expert, but the coalition has rejected this offer, instead demanding a meeting with senior leadership. The No Kings Coalition has also asked Meta to disclose any communications with the Trump administration about the account or the early voting event. Meta executives have met with the coalition, stating they have no plans to change policies that lead to over-enforcement, a concern shared by the Oversight Board.

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