San Francisco, CA - The Oversight Board, an independent body that oversees content moderation on Facebook and Instagram, has asked Meta, Facebook's parent company, to evaluate its election integrity efforts.

In a statement released on June 23, 2023, the Oversight Board said that it was concerned about the "continued risk of election interference on Facebook and Instagram." The board cited a number of factors, including the spread of misinformation, the use of inauthentic accounts, and the targeting of voters with political ads.

The Oversight Board said that it was "particularly concerned" about the potential for election interference in the United States in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. The board urged Meta to "take immediate steps" to address these risks.

In response to the Oversight Board's request, Meta said that it was "committed to ensuring that our platforms are safe and secure for all users, including during elections." The company said that it would "review the Oversight Board's recommendations carefully" and "take appropriate action."

The Oversight Board's request is the latest in a series of calls for Meta to do more to protect its platforms from election interference. In 2020, the company came under fire for its role in the spread of misinformation about the 2020 US presidential election.

Meta has since taken some steps to address these concerns, such as hiring more fact-checkers and removing inauthentic accounts. However, the company has been criticized for not doing enough.

The Oversight Board's request is a significant step in the fight against election interference on Facebook and Instagram. The board's recommendations could have a major impact on how Meta approaches election integrity in the future.

Here are some additional details about the Oversight Board's request:

• The board asked Meta to evaluate its election integrity efforts in three areas: misinformation, inauthentic accounts, and political advertising.
   
• The board also asked Meta to provide a report on its findings to the board by September 2023.
  Meta has said that it will "review the Oversight Board's recommendations carefully" and "take appropriate action."
   
• The Oversight Board's request is a sign that the company is under increasing pressure to do more to protect its platforms from election interference. The board's recommendations could have a major impact on how Meta approaches election integrity in the future.