For a digital platform that claims to have no bias, Meta sure does seem keen on censoring certain voices. Instagram, which is owned by Meta, was recently exposed for trying to dissuade its users from following conservative media personality Tucker Carlson, according to a report from The Blaze.
The outlet published a piece detailing how its social media content coordinator found that following Carlson on Instagram more difficult than it should be. He found that the company placed a warning on Carlson’s page for those considering following him.
Ashton DeGroot, Blaze Media’s social media content coordinator, observed Monday that following Carlson is no easy feat on the Meta platform.
A perfunctory search for Carlson failed to turn up his verified account. Instead, impersonators and fan accounts flooded the results. After multiple tries, it appeared clear that Carlson’s verified…
