Company Policy Changes - Meta announced the end of its third-party fact-checking program, shifting to a user-generated system similar to X's Community Notes [4] - The company will lift restrictions on certain topics and focus enforcement on illegal and high-severity violations while offering a more personalized approach to political content [4] - Meta's new chief global affairs officer, Joel Kaplan, stated that the changes aim to return to a fundamental commitment to free expression [2] Employee Reactions - Some Meta employees expressed concern that the policy changes could lead to an influx of racist and transphobic content, particularly around topics like immigration and gender identity [4] - One employee criticized the decision, stating that it sends a message that facts no longer matter and conflates this with a victory for free speech [4] - Another employee expressed fear that the changes could pave the way for the further spread of misinformation [4] - However, some employees supported the decision, with one noting that X's Community Notes feature has proven to be a better representation of the ground truth [4] Strategic Moves - Meta added new members to its board, including UFC CEO Dana White, a longtime friend of Donald Trump [3] - The company confirmed a $1 million contribution to Trump's inauguration [3] - Meta had already been scaling back its fact-checking program, with the AP's agreement ending in January 2024 [6] Historical Context - Meta previously scrapped an internal fact-checking project in 2023 as part of its massive layoffs, which would have allowed third-party fact-checkers like the Associated Press and Reuters to verify flagged content [5]

Meta's Board Appointments - Meta appointed three new directors to its board, including UFC head Dana White, Exor CEO John Elkann, and former Microsoft executive Charlie Songhurst, bringing the total board members to 13 [2][5] - Dana White expressed his belief in the future of social media and AI, stating that he joined Meta's board due to this conviction [5] - John Elkann, from the Agnelli industrialist family, is the executive chairman of Stellantis and Ferrari, adding significant industry expertise to Meta's board [5] Meta's Strategic Focus - Meta is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence and wearable technology development, as highlighted by CEO Mark Zuckerberg [6] - Zuckerberg emphasized that the new board members will provide expertise and perspective to help Meta tackle opportunities in AI, wearables, and the future of human connection [6] Meta's Relationship with Trump Administration - Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been making efforts to repair the company's relationship with the incoming Trump administration, including a $1 million donation to Trump's inauguration fund [2] - Zuckerberg dined with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in November, signaling a strategic move to align with the new administration [3] - Meta also appointed Republican stalwart Joel Kaplan to head public affairs, replacing former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg [3] Dana White's Connection to Trump - Dana White has maintained a close friendship with Trump for two decades, dating back to when Trump offered his venues for UFC events [4] - White's appointment to Meta's board is seen as a strategic move to strengthen ties with the Trump administration, given his close alliance with the President-elect [2][4]

Meta Platforms said Monday it had elected three new directors to its board, including Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and close friend of President-elect Donald Trump.The Facebook-parent also elected Charlie Songhurst, an investor and former Microsoft executive, as well as John Elkann, CEO of Exor, a holding company controlled by Italy’s Agnelli family with interests in European businesses such as Ferrari and Christian Louboutin.“Dana, John and Charlie will add a depth of expertise a ...

ToplineMeta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Monday that UFC President Dana White will be joining his company’s board of directors, bringing on the prominent Donald Trump backer less than two weeks before the president-elect is set to take office.Zuckerberg has attended several UFC events. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Key FactsZuckerberg made the announcement in a Facebook post, saying he admired White “as an entrepreneur and his ability to build such ...

Dana White, president and CEO of UFC, is joining the board of , one of three new directors announced today by Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant. The other two are John Elkann, who runs the Agnelli family investment company Exor, and Charlie Songhurst, a major tech investor and former top Microsoft executive. “Dana, John and Charlie will add a depth of expertise and perspective that will help us tackle the massive opportunities ahead with AI, wearables and the future of human connection,” said Zuckerberg ...

Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a longtime friend of Donald Trump, is joining the board of Facebook parent Meta two weeks before the new administration begins. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who had a particularly tense relationship with Trump during the president-elect's first term in office, said in a Facebook post Monday that White has built the UFC "into one of the most valuable, fastest growing, and most popular sports enterprises in the world." "I've admired him as an entrepreneur ...

Meta on Monday announced Dana White will join the company's board of directors.White said he'd "never been interested" in joining a company's board before Meta's offer.White is the CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship and an ally of Donald Trump's.Dana White, the CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship and an ally to President-elect Donald Trump, is set to join Meta's board of directors, the company announced on Monday.AD "I've never been interested in joining a board of directors until I got the offer to j ...

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta today announced that Dana White, John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst have been elected to the company's board of directors.Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Meta, said, "Dana, John and Charlie will add a depth of expertise and perspective that will help us tackle the massive opportunities ahead with AI, wearables and the future of human connection.""I've never been interested in joining a board of directors until I got the offer to join Meta's board. I a ...

MAUMEE, Ohio, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the new AdvanTEK® 40 Pro axle system, the next evolution of its distinguished 40,000-pound 6x4 tandem axle system. Designed to meet evolving commercial vehicle fleet requirements with increased efficiency and enhanced overall productivity, the AdvanTEK 40 Pro axle system includes the fastest axle ratio at 2.05 for advanced engine downspeeding. "The new AdvanTEK 40 Pro axle system is a testament to our focus on developi ...

MAUMEE, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that Nora LaFreniere has been appointed to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.Ms. LaFreniere serves as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Otis Worldwide Corporation, a global, publicly traded company. In this role, she oversees the company's global legal, compliance, business development, intellectual property, security, government relations, quality, and environmental, health, and ...