Ensuring respect for free expression and human rights on Facebook and Instagram through binding decisions on content and policy recommendations. www.oversightboard.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mrclpd4kq72qThe Board has selected a case to examine the global issue of manipulated media being used to facilitate online scams and the effectiveness of Meta’s policies to address the issue. Visit our website to find out more about the case. 🔗 https://www.oversightboard.com/news/probing-policies-against-ai-scams-using-advocacy-campaigns/23 Jul 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrclpd4kq72qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mqqy2nggcj2sThe Oversight Board has published its first evaluation of leading Large Language Models (LLMs), finding some of the world’s most-used AI systems could be reinforcing and extending the censorship laws of repressive regimes to global audiences. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/are-llms-stifling-political-speech-an-assessment-of-how-ai-models-protect-free-expression/16 Jul 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqy2nggcj2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mq5d2kycfc2x✍ Board Members Kenji Yoshino and Ronaldo Lemos have written an article for @techpolicypress.bsky.social, laying out three requirements for credible AI oversight. 👉 Read the article: https://www.techpolicy.press/what-ai-companies-can-learn-from-the-oversight-board/👈08 Jul 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5d2kycfc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mpisksbevc2fThe Oversight Board has selected two cases involving content supporting Iranian government security forces. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/potential-state-backed-influence-campaigns-under-scrutiny-in-iran-case/30 Jun 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpisksbevc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mox5fxwnfb2jThe Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s decision to leave a reportedly AI-generated sexualized video impersonating a woman up on Instagram. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/non-public-figures-need-more-protection-over-sexualized-deepfakes/23 Jun 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox5fxwnfb2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mokltmae2g2uThe Board has selected a case involving an AI-generated video of a female campaigner who was shown giving health advice she never gave. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-to-analyze-ai-generated-video-of-female-campaigner/18 Jun 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokltmae2g2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mog4377zxl2hThe Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decisions to remove five pieces of content containing slurs that were used in a self-referential or positive context. Meta initially removed the content for violating its Hateful Conduct policy. https://www.oversightboard.com/decision/bun-wm722fgm/16 Jun 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog4377zxl2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mnziqvsgz72sThe Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decision to leave up a digitally created image on Facebook portraying a Jewish man laughing with the devil. https://www.oversightboard.com/decision/fb-xtkyufhz/ #OversightBoard #Meta #ContentModeration11 Jun 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnziqvsgz72shttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mntx2lf3e723The Oversight Board has upheld Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook image showing a Russian activist’s torn passport at a press event. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-calls-for-meta-policy-exception-allowing-personal-data-disclosure-for-political-expression/09 Jun 2026 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntx2lf3e723https://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mnry5qe5ru2cJoin us on June 30 for a virtual discussion on the impacts and realities of under-16 social media bans worldwide. RSVP to learn about what alternative approaches may better support youth safety online. 🗓 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET ✅ RSVP: https://osbstaff.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AGPD7bl2TF2g08 Jun 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnry5qe5ru2chttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mnkcxby7lu2yBoard Member Michael McConnell shares his perspective on an important moment - the Oversight Board’s first case reviewing how Meta handles disabling accounts, an urgent concern for users. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/accounts-pilot-case-upholds-metas-decision-but-shows-critical-improvements-needed-for-social-media/05 Jun 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkcxby7lu2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mnhgtjvx6o2mOur Board Member Kenji Yoshino explains the importance of the Board’s first case on account disablement, as well as what the case says Meta and other social media platforms need to do on this issue. Read more about this on our website. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-upholds-ban-in-first-accounts-case-but-calls-out-systemic-human-rights-concerns/04 Jun 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhgtjvx6o2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mnhf66pr5q2pThe Oversight Board has upheld Meta's decision to permanently disable an Instagram account that made death threats against a journalist. This newly published case is the first time the Board has reviewed Meta's approach to permanently disabling accounts. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-upholds-ban-in-first-accounts-case-but-calls-out-systemic-human-rights-concerns/04 Jun 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhf66pr5q2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mmeuc7qabj2wThe Oversight Board has selected a case involving an apparently AI-created video of a British politician that misrepresents her views on immigration. Find out more about the case and submit your public comments via our website: https://www.oversightboard.com/pc/ai-video-faking-uk-politicians-immigration-views/21 May 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmeuc7qabj2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mlb2guaeyc2iThe Board has selected two cases involving videos depicting sexual harassment on public transportation in India and Brazil. Read more about the cases and how you can submit a public comment via our website: https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-to-assess-moderation-practices-for-women-safety-awareness/07 May 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb2guaeyc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mkry7rwcfl2p"It felt like justice. It was the first fair decision I'd received." Watch our interview with human rights defender Jennie Dador who explains how the Board ruled Meta should take down an AI-generated post of her. Full interview on our website: https://www.oversightboard.com/news/it-felt-like-justice-it-was-the-first-fair-decision-id-received/ @cejil01 May 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkry7rwcfl2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mkq2iv47lz2wThe Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decision to leave up an Instagram comment, which mocked an individual for their use of a wheelchair. https://www.oversightboard.com/decision/ig-ci3teyza/30 Apr 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq2iv47lz2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mkkpbzjs772zThe Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decision to remove an image that was part of a carousel honoring lesbian relationships. Read more about the case and the Board’s decision on our website. https://www.oversightboard.com/decision/ig-6ar5yqal/28 Apr 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkpbzjs772zhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mk5r37pegu2rThe Board is announcing a case involving an apparent AI-generated video of Hungarian politician, Péter Magyar. Visit our website to find out more about this case and submit your public comments before 23.59 (PST) on Thursday, 7 May. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-to-address-ai-generated-video-of-politician-posted-before-hungarian-election/ Hungary #Magyar23 Apr 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5r37pegu2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mjz2hip2z724The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decisions to remove four pieces of content with graphic images that were posted to raise awareness. https://www.oversightboard.com/decision/bun-9duilxwr/21 Apr 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz2hip2z724https://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mj5ihfpfuc25📧 Join our mailing list, and get thought leadership, updates about our cases, decisions and events delivered straight to your inbox! www.oversightboard.com/subscribe/10 Apr 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5ihfpfuc25https://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mhxunfpfcy2l✍️ Read our full response to Meta’s announcement that it will use more advanced AI technologies in its content moderation: https://www.oversightboard.com/news/metas-latest-approach-helps-deliver-content-moderation-at-scale-but-is-not-without-risk/26 Mar 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxunfpfcy2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mhxeccy4zs2uThe Oversight Board has outlined human rights factors to guide Meta's expansion of community notes. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-provides-country-level-factors-to-guide-community-notes-rollout/26 Mar 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxeccy4zs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mgxagmm3kf2dRead our Open Letter to Tech Platforms: https://www.oversightboard.com/news/deceptive-ai-on-social-media-during-conflicts-is-a-growing-threat-here-is-how-platforms-should-meet-the-challenge/13 Mar 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxagmm3kf2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mgp5dgydrz2qThe Board has overturned Meta's decision to leave up an AI-generated video on Facebook without a “High Risk AI” label. The video claimed to be from a news source and depicted extensive damage to buildings during the 2025 Israel-Iran conflict. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-calls-for-new-rules-on-deceptive-ai-during-conflicts/10 Mar 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgp5dgydrz2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mgalcyns272cAs the UK Government launches a public consultation this week on whether to ban social media for under-16s, three Oversight Board Members discuss their perspectives on what’s at stake, including for the 13 to 15-year-olds at the heart of the debate. https://www.oversightboard.com/news/social-media-bans-for-under-16-users-good-policy-wasted-effort-something-in-between/04 Mar 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgalcyns272chttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mg63s4is4u2qThe Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decision to leave up a Facebook post in Thai stating: “Stop hiring Khmer people.” You can read more about our decision on our website (https://www.oversightboard.com/decision/fb-cuqu6can/). #OversightBoard #Meta #Cambodia #Thailand #Contentmoderation03 Mar 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg63s4is4u2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oversightboard.bsky.social/post/3mentrlhaty2sThe Board is analyzing a case involving a reported AI-generated non-consensual sexualized video impersonating a woman. 🗣️ You can find our more and submit a public comment via our website: 👉https://www.oversightboard.com/news/board-to-address-non-consensual-ai-sexualized-impersonation/ 👈12 Feb 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:hvrti4tkm3xpm3kwp7svmwik/app.bsky.feed.post/3mentrlhaty2s