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Evidence suggests FB is not a prime driver of polarisation: Monika Bickert

Our proactive detection rate for hate speech in India is close to 97%, says Monika Bickert, head of global policy management, Meta

Monika Bickert, Head of Global Policy Management, Meta
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Monika Bickert, Head of Global Policy Management, Meta

Neha Alawadhi New Delhi
Amid the ongoing controversy over Meta (Facebook) not doing enough to prevent hate speech and misinformation across its platforms, MONIKA BICKERT, head of global policy management, Meta, tells Neha Alawadhi about the steps the company has taken in India in that direction, and a host of other issues. Edited excerpts:

Have the whistle-blower complaints affected the growth of the Meta platforms, in terms of user numbers and advertising?
 
There are now almost 3.6 billion people who actively use one or more of our services globally. And more than 200 million businesses who use our tools to connect with customers. There is