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Meta's recent policy changes and Mark Zuckerberg's alignment with President-elect Donald Trump have sparked backlash. Some users have abandoned Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The changes include ending third-party fact-checking in the U.S., easing moderation of political discourse, and allowing dehumanizing language against LGBTQ individuals. Meta also disbanded its diversity, equity, and inclusion team, further fueling discontent. Meta retains a massive user base, with nearly two-thirds of Americans on Facebook and millions more on Instagram and WhatsApp.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Meta's recent policy changes and Mark Zuckerberg's alignment with President-Elect Donald Trump
00:06have sparked backlash.
00:08Some users have abandoned Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
00:13The changes include ending third-party fact-checking in the U.S., easing moderation of political
00:18discourse, and allowing dehumanizing language against LGBTQ individuals.
00:24Meta also disbanded its diversity, equity, and inclusion team, further fueling discontent.
00:29Meta remains a massive user base, with nearly two-thirds of Americans on Facebook and millions
00:34more on Instagram and WhatsApp.
00:35For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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