Amy Jean Studdart

Reformed optimist. Founder @ Studdart & Company. Writing on tech, politics and governance @ Drafting the Future. 1 kid, 2 dogs, 1000 plants.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

"A lot of what needs to be done, both by the oversight board and Meta, is weigh where we are most willing to allow the errors to fall. We want to err on the side of more inclusivity of speech."

Paolo Carozza, Oversight Board Member, speaking to @SkyNews

https://t.co/3qwS3ysczw

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

"Protection of freedom of expression doesn't protect an immediate incitement to violence, but it does protect controversial and even offensive speech."

Paolo Carozza, Oversight Board Member, speaking to @SkyNews

https://t.co/3qwS3ysczw

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

The Oversight Board has published decisions for 11 cases, guided by our commitment to freedom of expression online and belief that @Meta has a responsibility to address offline harm resulting from use of its platforms.

[Amy Jean Studdart @amystuddart]

@dog_rates Puppies spooning

[Amy Jean Studdart @amystuddart]

@UrsulaV 👋🏼 it me. Nothing bad happens, everyone is nice (except for either the mayor or the people who egged his mansion - not sure who’s the bad guy there), and it’s very zen. And the jokes are funny.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

Today, we are announcing significant changes to allow us to review more cases faster than before.

Moving forward, in addition to our standard decisions and policy advisory opinions, we will also be publishing expedited decisions and summary decisions.

[Kenji Yoshino @kenji_yoshino]

I am honored to join the @Meta's @Oversightboard, the international body that makes content moderation decisions on @facebook and @instagram.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

Today Meta made an important announcement stemming from a case we reviewed about whether or not the company was correct in its decision in 2021 to restrict then-President Trump from their platforms.

Our response to Meta's announcement is below.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

In response to a recent Board recommendation about the phrase “death to Khamenei” ("marg bar Khamenei"), Meta announced that it will allow the phrase in the context of the ongoing protests in Iran.

We are glad to see Meta fully implement our recommendation ASAP in this case.

[Amy Jean Studdart @amystuddart]

@Rachael_Conrad Everything by @UrsulaV

[Tom Westgarth @Tom_Westgarth15]

To what extent could the civil service be going on a big hiring spree of laid off big tech talent?

Given that CS is less sensitive to business cycle fluctuations, there is surely a big opportunity to go shopping for much needed technical/emerging sector expertise

[Amy Jean Studdart @amystuddart]

Loads of replies from government agencies looking for tech talent. It’s a salary cut for sure, but the world needs brilliant tech brains in public service.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

Today the Board overturned Meta’s original decisions to remove 2 posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests.

The Board recommends Meta change its rules on adult nudity and sexual activity so that they are governed by international human rights standards.

[Kate Klonick @Klonick]

🚨CALL FOR APPLICATIONS🚨

🔥GOVERNANCE IN ONLINE SPEECH LEADERSHIP SERIES JUNE 26-28, 2023 @YaleLawSch🔥

A small private 3 day educational & networking event for those in industry working in online speech governance in *any capacity*

https://t.co/jlVTZNVxRI
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[Amy Jean Studdart @amystuddart]

Personally I prefer the researchers that find “akchually your vices are good for you, your family and the planet”.

[Michael Thomas @curious_founder]

Researchers just found that gas stoves are responsible for 12.7% of childhood asthma cases.

Recently I read dozens of studies about gas stoves and indoor air quality.

I also installed monitors in our home and ran my own tests.

Here's what I learned.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

Today the Board overturned Meta’s original decision to remove a post containing the slogan “marg bar Khamenei” which literally translates as “death to Khamenei.”

The Board recommends that Meta permit the general use of the slogan on its platforms during protests in #Iran.

[Jamal Greene @jamalgreene]

I'm very proud of what the Board has accomplished in its first three years, and I look forward to its future achievements. Onward for me, but the OSB is in excellent hands.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

Today the Board overturned Meta’s decision to remove a video from Instagram showing the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Nigeria.

Restoring the post with a warning screen protects victims’ privacy while allowing for discussion of events that some states may seek to suppress.

[Oversight Board @OversightBoard]

Today the Board upheld Meta’s decision to restore a video, with a warning screen, showing a woman being sexually assaulted by a group of men.

Social media is an important means to document violence and discrimination and the content appears to have been posted to raise awareness