How Big Tech’s shift toward Trump impacts Asia

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more about tech: sc.mp/reb38 Facebook owner Meta Platforms has scaled back on fact-checking and content moderation, signalling a shift toward the policies of US President Donald Trump and his administration. While such moves by Meta and other social media giants head off tension with the White House, they also raise concerns about accountability. Such fears are acute in Asia, where a wide range of languages and cultures complicates efforts to counter misinformation, hate speech and violence fuelled by social media. Media experts worry that reduced fact-checking could worsen problems, especially in nations like Myanmar, India and the Philippines. Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook: / scmp Twitter: / scmpnews Instagram: / scmpnews Linkedin: / south-china-morning-post