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Facebook admits its image screening fell short
To say that Facebook has some egg on its face right now would be an understatement. The social network not only didn't take down some sexualized images of children, but reported the BBC when it drew these images to its attention. However, the company now says it has turned a corner. Facebook's Simon Milner tells the UK's Home Affairs Committee that the incident showed the company's moderation system "was not working." The offending photos have since been taken down, he says, adding that the process should be fixed.
UK: Facebook, Google, Twitter 'consciously failing' on terrorism
The UK parliament has slammed Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for "consciously failing" to remove terrorism recruitment content. According to a report from the Home Affairs Committee, the social networks are "the vehicle of choice in spreading propaganda and the recruiting platforms for terrorism." In statements to the WSJ, the companies denied that they are lax with extremist postings. "We deal swiftly and robustly with reports of terrorism-related content," a Facebook spokesperson said.
