A study has found that in the six months following Meta's relaxation of its speech rules, there was a significant increase in violent threats against lawmakers on Facebook. This includes threats directed at former President Donald Trump.
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Research Indicates Increase in Violent Threats Against Politicians Following Meta's Speech Rule Changes
A recent study indicates that violent threats against politicians, including former President Donald Trump, increased on Facebook after Meta modified its speech regulations. The research covers a six-month period following these changes.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'skyrocketed'
- ✕ loaded language: 'surged'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ vague attribution: new research finds
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Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed After Meta Changed Its Speech Rules
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Research Indicates Increase in Violent Threats Against Politicians Following Meta's Speech Rule Changes