Who Makes Money From Social Media?

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Social media companies profit off the spread of hate and disinformation. Could they also be financing it?

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Social Media Companies Redistribute
US$ Billions Every Month.

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Meta Is The Only Company That Discloses The Accounts It Pays Royalties To.

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Inadequate Monetization Governance
Hurts Everyone

Just like content decisions, monetization decisions require oversight.

Platforms must offer fair compensation and due process to creators and publishers and be held accountable for their role in incentivizing —and financing— harmful content and activities.

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Is this account monetized?

Social media companies profit off the spread of hate and disinformation. Could they also be financing it?

Social Media Companies Redistribute US$ Billions Every Month.

Curious who makes money from social media platforms?

Meta Is The Only Company That Discloses The Accounts It Pays Royalties To.

Inadequate Monetization GovernanceHurts Everyone

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Social Media Companies Redistribute
US$ Billions Every Month.

Inadequate Monetization Governance
Hurts Everyone