Facebook's Supreme Court

Facebook has consistently struggled with content moderation, leading to serious real-world consequences. Acknowledging these failures, Facebook established an independent oversight board of twenty members. This board, often called "Facebook's Supreme Court," makes final decisions on complex content issues. The board's creation, power, and significant impact are the focus of a Radiolab episode. The episode was reported and produced by Simon Adler, in collaboration with the New Yorker. It explores the origins of this body and its decision-making process. The potential consequences of the board's rulings could be life-altering. Further information on the court's origins and rulings can be found on the New Yorker Radio Hour podcast. Consider supporting Radiolab through donations mentioned at Radiolab.org.