United States Agency for Global Media

USAGM statement on Facebook labeling policy

June 5, 2020

USAGM applauds Facebook for taking the challenge of disinformation seriously and head on, and working thoughtfully with industry experts to establish criteria for assessing the independence and credibility of publicly funded news. Social media organizations such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have become de facto gatekeepers of information. This decision shows that Facebook is seriously examining and addressing its issues of transparency and accountability to the public. Read More