This move comes as Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has been seen aligning himself with more conservative viewpoints, as evidenced by his recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Zuckerberg's political affiliation has also shifted from Democrat to independent, indicating a potential change in his political leanings.
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According to The Post Millennial, Meta released a statement announcing the election of Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst to the company's board of directors. White, known for his leadership of UFC, expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I’ve never been interested in joining a board of directors until I got the offer to join Meta’s board. I am a huge believer that social media and AI are the future. I am very excited to join this incredible team and to learn more about this business from the inside. There is nothing I love more than building brands, and I look forward to helping take Meta to the next level.”
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The press release further highlighted White's accomplishments, noting his responsibility for UFC's global business strategy, which employs over 600 people across five continents. Under White's leadership, UFC has emerged as a global sports powerhouse, producing more than 40 live events annually in prestigious arenas worldwide and broadcasting to over 975 million households in more than 170 countries.
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In addition to these changes, Zuckerberg has expressed interest in incorporating more conservative voices into his social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram. This shift follows the company's controversial suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story ahead of the 2020 presidential election, which was seen as a violation of users' free speech rights regarding Covid-19.
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Zuckerberg has also claimed that the Biden administration "repeatedly pressured our teams for months to censor" content, expressing "a lot of frustration" when the company did not comply. This revelation underscores the ongoing tension between social media giants and government entities, raising questions about the future of free speech and censorship on these platforms. As Meta welcomes new board members and navigates these complex issues, the company's direction and influence on global communication remain to be seen.
