Meta was prepared to continue blocking news events in an emergency

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Meta was prepared to continue blocking news events in an emergency

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Meta’s News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns

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In a May 2023 statement, Nick Clegg, president of global affairs at Meta, said that news represents just 3% of the content that Facebook users see in their feeds.
Meta has defended its decision to block news content in Canada, saying that Canadians can still read the news by visiting news outlets' websites.

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Facebook and Instagram's news blackout in Canada

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Meta’s News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns

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Despite the ban, people have found ways to share news stories by posting screenshots what has led to confusion and misinformation.

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