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Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: Watchdog
A report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that violent threats and harassment against U.S. lawmakers on Facebook quadrupled and doubled, respectively, after Meta relaxed content moderation policies. Meta stated it removed violating content and reported no increase in hate conduct in 2025.
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