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2024

Content creators ask Meta to reverse politics limits on Instagram, Threads

The letter was organized by Accountable Tech, a nonprofit that says its mission is “to curb the societal harms driven by Big Tech’s toxic business practices,” and GLAAD, an LGBTQ rights organization. LGBTQ creators have been particularly concerned by the limitations because they were imposed as some states were placing restrictions on medical treatments for transgender youths.

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At the time, Nicole Gill, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Accountable Tech, emphasised to Byline Times the crucial role Lina Khan was playing in the battle against online disinformation: “Lina Khan has proved to be a powerhouse, taking on Big Tech monopolies while corporate accountability measures have stalled in Congress. She has used the tools at her disposal to take action, while legislators have struggled to keep up with the latest threats posed by the industry – making her a key figure at the federal level to ensure we are keeping Big Tech’s power in check. Khan’s continued tenure at the FTC is crucial not only to break up Big Tech’s undue power and influence over our lives, but to the antitrust movement writ large.”

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In response to the political filter, Accountable Tech, a nonprofit organization that advocates for structural reform to make the internet safer, conducted a study on algorithms for five prominent accounts, including Democrat Hillary Clinton, that regularly post about political or social topics. “There was a reduced reach of a considerable amount, over 50% decline in reach over about a three month period while this policy was going into effect,” said Zach Praiss, the campaigns director at Accountable Tech.

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