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Meta's Oversight Board Secures Funding Through 2028
28 May
Summary
- Meta committed additional funding to the Oversight Board until 2028.
- The exact funding amount was not disclosed by the board.
- The board rebuked Instagram's parent in April 2025 for dismantling fact-checking.
Meta Platforms has secured additional funding for its independent Oversight Board, guaranteeing operations through 2028. The tech giant's commitment ensures the watchdog can continue its work of making binding decisions and issuing recommendations on content issues across Meta's social media platforms.
The board, comprised of experts, has seen Meta refer complex content moderation cases to it. The company also responds to the board's recommendations. While the latest funding amount remains undisclosed, Meta had previously committed at least $30 million annually for three years starting in 2024.
This extended financial support comes after the board sharply criticized Meta in April 2025. The criticism focused on the company's "hasty" dismantling of U.S. fact-checking operations and the relaxation of rules on contentious subjects like immigration and gender identity. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had initiated these changes in January 2025, citing concerns about excessive censorship.
