UN Investigates Meta Over Alleged Brazil Election Manipulation

The United Nations is pressing Meta Platforms over allegations of manipulation during Brazil's recent election, following claims that the social media giant's platforms were used to spread disinformation and unfairly restrict the accounts of presidential candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Reports indicate that Meta employees have raised concerns about the alleged restriction of Lula's accounts, which could have impacted the election's outcome. These accusations come amid broader international scrutiny of social media's role in democratic processes and the potential for platforms to be weaponized for political gain.