Facebook content review board chooses first six cases for review

Facebook Inc.’s Oversight Board has picked the first six cases it will review to determine whether the company took appropriate action with controversial content.

The board, which Facebook created in response to criticism of how it handles content, chose three cases that involve hate speech and others involving comments about incenting violence, misinformation about Covid-19, and nudity. The board began accepting cases in October and will continue to receive appeals while it considers these cases, according to a blog post Tuesday.

A public comments system is also up and running as of today, allowing anyone — from the general public to experts — to submit research and perspectives relating to the cases.