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2024 has been a tumultuous year for Facebook with numerous service interruptions and strategic changes affecting users globally and in Ukraine. Reports indicate frequent downtimes on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, frustrating users and businesses alike. Amidst growing concerns over information security, Facebook has intensified its crackdown on disinformation, deleting hundreds of accounts linked to Russian propaganda.
In response to the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian government has been in dialogue with Facebook seeking better moderation practices to prevent the suppression of vital war information. The tensions rose as hashtags related to Russian atrocities were blocked, raising questions about content censorship on global platforms.
On a more positive note, Facebook's audience in Ukraine has surged following the blockage of Russian social networks, illustrating a shift in the digital landscape of the country. The platform remains a critical space for Ukrainians for communication and news, amid ongoing conflicts and social changes. This scenario underlines the dual role of social networks: as tools for connectivity and battlegrounds for information warfare.
In response to the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian government has been in dialogue with Facebook seeking better moderation practices to prevent the suppression of vital war information. The tensions rose as hashtags related to Russian atrocities were blocked, raising questions about content censorship on global platforms.
On a more positive note, Facebook's audience in Ukraine has surged following the blockage of Russian social networks, illustrating a shift in the digital landscape of the country. The platform remains a critical space for Ukrainians for communication and news, amid ongoing conflicts and social changes. This scenario underlines the dual role of social networks: as tools for connectivity and battlegrounds for information warfare.
