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Dana White Joins Meta's Board as Zuckerberg Shifts Company Policies

UFC CEO Dana White becomes a board member at Meta, signaling a shift in relations with Trump and new content policies favoring free expression.

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Updated: Jan 7th, 2025, 4:16 PM ET

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Dana White, CEO of UFC, has been appointed to Meta's board of directors alongside John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst. This move enhances ties between Meta and Trump's administration. Zuckerberg emphasizes a policy shift towards reducing censorship and promoting free expression, promising to simplify content rules and discard fact-checking. White expressed excitement about contributing to Meta’s direction in AI and social media, reflecting a broader strategy of aligning with conservative influences in the lead-up to Trump's presidency.

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