Meta Admits Profit from Promoting Harmful Content, Raises Questions About Business Model Mark Zuckerberg's apology to the Indian government this week marks a rare instance of accountability for social media giants profiting from ads promoting child abuse material and other objectionable content.
The admission that Meta pays "a lot of money" to boost certain types of content has sparked concerns about the company's true role in curating and selecting material to appeal to specific audiences.
The distinction between being a neutral platform and actively influencing user generated content is crucial, as it impacts Meta's eligibility for safe harbour protection under India's IT Act.