Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/05 – Facebook Oversight Board Upholds Trump Ban
May 5, 2021
The Facebook Oversight Board has decided to uphold Trump's account ban, igniting discussions on political accountability. In a twist, Signal cleverly uses Facebook's ad system, only to face a ban. Delve into the legal implications of Snapchat's role in a tragic car crash and how a court is addressing app design responsibilities. Plus, discover the quirky reason some exchanges can’t quote Berkshire Hathaway stocks and Facebook's new Neighborhoods tool aimed at fostering community connections.
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Oversight Board's Decision on Trump
- Facebook's Oversight Board upheld Trump's suspension but deemed it indefinite.
- They want Facebook to re-evaluate a proportionate response within six months.
Signal's Transparency Campaign
- Signal tried to run ads on Facebook revealing the data Facebook collects on users.
- Facebook shut down Signal's ad account in response.
Snapchat Speed Filter Lawsuit
- An appeals court ruled that Section 230 doesn't protect Snapchat from a lawsuit involving its speed filter.
- The court argues the case concerns app design, not user-generated content.