Royal Couple Blasts Meta for Undermining Free Speech
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spoken out against recent changes to Meta’s fact-checking policies, labeling them as “deeply troubling” and a threat to free expression. The royal couple claims that the updates do not protect free speech but instead create an environment where abuse and hate speech are silenced.
The couple also expressed concern over Meta’s abandonment of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. Markle recently rejoined Instagram after deleting her accounts in 2018, citing online safety concerns. The change has sparked criticism from Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko, who described it as “a concern to anyone with a conscience.”
Meta’s oversight board was not consulted on the changes, according to co-chair Michael McConnell.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-are-slamming-meta-over-its-fact-checking-policy