The layoffs come as tech platforms face increasing pressure to combat AI-generated content and misinformation, particularly in the run-up to elections. Despite the cuts, Meta remains committed to the board's success and plans to continue updating policies and practices based on their feedback. The company also recently announced plans to expand its "Made with AI" label to a wider range of content following an Oversight Board recommendation.
Key takeaways:
- Meta's Oversight Board, often referred to as the company's 'supreme court,' is planning to make some layoffs, according to a report by The Washington Post.
- The cuts are expected to affect staff who support the 22 experts, such as academics and lawyers, who make decisions about content moderation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
- The Oversight Board was initially funded by Meta with a $130 million grant and a further $120 million in 2022. The board operates independently from Meta.
- These layoffs could potentially affect Meta's ability to police misinformation on its platforms, especially with the upcoming US elections and the rise of AI-generated content and deepfakes.