A study has found that in the six months following Meta's relaxation of its speech rules, there was a notable increase in violent threats against lawmakers on Facebook. This includes threats directed at former President Donald Trump.
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- loaded language: 'skyrocketed'
- loaded language: 'surged'
- framing: Meta Changed Its Speech Rules. Then Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed
- vague attribution: New research finds
- omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond
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Research Indicates Increase in Violent Threats Against Politicians Following Meta's Rule Changes
Research indicates that after Meta adjusted its speech regulations, there was a significant rise in violent threats against politicians on its platform, including threats against Donald Trump. The study covers a six-month period following the changes.
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62/100
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Inflammatory language
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Sentiment
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Bias Indicators Removed
- ✕ loaded language: 'skyrocketed'
- ✕ loaded language: 'surged'
- ✕ framing: Meta Changed Its Speech Rules. Then Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed
- ✕ vague attribution: New research finds
- ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond
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Original Headline
Meta Changed Its Speech Rules. Then Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed
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Research Indicates Increase in Violent Threats Against Politicians Following Meta's Rule Changes