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Brazil’s Lula wins court challenge against Meta
Brazil’s Lula wins court order to fix Meta’s algorithm bias ahead of presidential runoff.
In brief
Brazil’s Lula wins court order to fix Meta’s algorithm bias ahead of presidential runoff. Brazil’s electoral court ordered Meta to stop favoring Bolsonaro’s campaign on social media platforms. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Brazil’s top electoral court rules
A judge ordered Meta to ensure equal treatment of presidential candidates ahead of Oct 25 runoff.
Lula accuses Meta of algorithm bias
Lula’s campaign claims Meta unfairly boosted Bolsonaro’s posts and reduced Lula’s reach on social media.
Meta faces $98,000 daily fine
Meta must pay 500,000 reais ($98,000) per day if it fails to fix algorithm bias by Oct 25.
Bolsonaro’s campaign gains visibility
Bolsonaro’s accounts reportedly receive more views than global celebrities due to Meta’s algorithm.
Meta claims compliance with rules
Meta says it follows Brazil’s electoral regulations and has technical glitches affecting accounts beyond Brazil.
Court orders immediate action
Lula’s campaign wants Meta to double reach for Lula’s content to fix the bias by Oct 25 runoff.
The headline
Brazil’s electoral court ordered Meta to stop favoring Bolsonaro’s campaign on social media platforms.
