Meta is changing who handles content moderation in East Africa. It isn't changing the dismal state of how social media stays sanitized.

Jan 10 2023 by Business Insider

 
Meta is ending its partnership with the controversial outsourcing firm responsible for moderating graphic content in East Africa. Insider's reporting shows its new partner is no better.

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Meta ended its contract with an outsourcing firm, Sama, that moderated graphic content in Africa. One Sama moderator described moderating graphic content as "living in a horror movie." its replacement, Majorel, is no better. It's the dirty secret to how your newsfeed stays clean.

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