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The Oversight Board, also known as Meta, was an initiative approved by CEO Mark Zuckerberg in November 2018, and started its operations officially in October 2020. It’s an independent entity modeled after the U.S. federal judicial system and has been likened to a Supreme Court for Facebook^[1]. The board, comprising members from over 27 countries who speak 29 languages, is tasked with improving fairness in appeals processes, promoting free expression, and enhancing transparency. It also hears appeals from both Facebook and its users, and its decisions have set significant precedents for content moderation on Facebook and Instagram^[2]. The Oversight Board has faced various criticisms and has been closely watched by the public and the media for its influence on Facebook’s content policies.

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1. ↑ Facebook ( Facebook ) Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, is a major internet company that started as a social networking platform. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook expanded rapidly from Harvard to other universities and later to the general public, becoming a global phenomenon. It is known for its user-friendly interface and various features such as Groups, the Developer Platform, and Facebook Dating. Despite facing criticism for issues like privacy breaches and the spread of fake news, Facebook has remained a dominant player in the online world. It has made significant strides in the field of technology, including the development of its unique data storage system, the use of PHP for its platform, and the launch of the Hack programming language. In recent years, the company has shifted its focus to the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment.

2. ↑ Instagram ( Instagram ) Instagram is a social media platform, initially released in 2010 by founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It started as a check-in application named Burbn but later pivoted to a photo-sharing app, leading to the name Instagram. The platform is widely recognized for its photo and video sharing capabilities, complemented by features like hashtags, stories, and direct messaging. It has undergone significant growth and evolution over the years, expanding to multiple operating systems and continuously adding new tools and features. These include IGTV, Reels, and live streaming enhancements, aiming to enhance user experience. Instagram also focuses on user safety, implementing child safety policies, and privacy measures. It has become a key player in digital marketing, with advertising initiatives and influencer engagement strategies.

Oversight Board (Meta) (Wikipedia)

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The Oversight Board is a body that makes consequential precedent-setting content moderation decisions (see Table of decisions below) on the social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, in a form of "platform self-governance".

Oversight Board

Purpose	"… promot[ing] free expression by making principled, independent decisions … issuing recommendations on the relevant Facebook company content policy."
Co-chairs	Catalina Botero Marino Evelyn Aswad Michael McConnell Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Board of directors	Kristina Arriaga Cherine Chalaby Kate O'Regan Marie Wieck Robert Post Stephen Neal (Chair)
Funding	Meta Platforms
Website	oversightboard.com

Meta (then Facebook) CEO Mark Zuckerberg approved the creation of the board in November 2018, shortly after a meeting with Harvard Law School professor Noah Feldman, who had proposed the creation of a quasi-judiciary on Facebook. Zuckerberg originally described it as a kind of "Supreme Court", given its role in settlement, negotiation, and mediation, including the power to override the company's decisions.

Zuckerberg first announced the idea in November 2018, and, after a period of public consultation, the board's 20 founding members were announced in May 2020. The board officially began its work on October 22, 2020, and issued its first five decisions on January 28, 2021, with four out of the five overturning Facebook's actions with respect to the matters appealed. It has been subject to substantial media speculation and coverage since its announcement, and has remained so following the referral of Facebook's decision to suspend Donald Trump after the 2021 United States Capitol attack.

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