- Meta oversight board urges review of ban on Arabic term ‘shaheed’.
- Concerns raised over freedom of expression and content moderation.
- Proposal for nuanced approach to avoid unjust speech curtailment.
Meta’s oversight board urges a review of the ban on the Arabic term ‘shaheed,’ citing concerns over freedom of expression. The board proposes a more nuanced approach to content moderation, emphasizing the need to avoid overbroad prohibitions.
The board’s year-long review revealed that Meta’s sweeping prohibition of the term ‘shaheed’ has unjustly curtailed users’ speech. It recommends removing posts featuring ‘shaheed’ only when directly associated with indications of violence or when violating community standards.
Criticism of Meta’s content moderation policies, particularly regarding the Middle East, has intensified. The oversight board’s report highlights the adverse impact of Meta’s rules and calls for a reconsideration of the ban on ‘shaheed’ to ensure fair and effective content moderation.
