A recent study reveals that disinformation accounts on Facebook continue to generate revenue even after being flagged multiple times for policy violations. The analysis, conducted by What to Fix and Raskrinkavanje, examined over 290 Facebook pages in Bosnia, finding that many of these accounts were enrolled in monetisation programs despite their history of spreading false content.
The findings raise serious concerns about Meta’s commitment to curbing disinformation. While some accounts were eventually demonetised, a staggering 84% regained access to monetisation shortly after being flagged. This suggests a systemic issue within Meta’s enforcement mechanisms, allowing repeat offenders to profit from misleading content.
Moreover, the study highlights the inadequacies in Meta’s current policies, which do not clearly define the thresholds for applying restrictions on repeat offenders. As a result, many disinformation actors can quickly return to monetising their content, undermining efforts to maintain information integrity on the platform.
The implications of this are significant, as it not only affects the credibility of information shared on Facebook but also raises questions about the platform’s compliance with regulations like the EU’s Digital Services Act. As disinformation continues to proliferate, the need for effective oversight and accountability becomes increasingly urgent.
Source: Euronews
