FT: Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Donald Trump’s tech policies

Meta has admitted to being overly stringent with content moderation during the pandemic, with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs, acknowledging missteps aimed at curbing harmful content. This shift comes as CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeks closer ties with President-elect Trump, hosting him for discussions on technology leadership and AI innovation.

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By Hannah Murphy in San Francisco

Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company 'overdid it' on content moderation, as it seeks to placate president-elect ___STEADY_PAYWALL___