RELEASE: Is Meta Suppressing the Australian Christians Party?
Maryka Groenewald, State Director and lead Candidate for the Australian Christians Party, has raised serious concerns over Meta’s possible suppression of the party’s content.
Maryka Groenewald expressed, “We have substantial grounds to suspect that Meta (Facebook’s parent company) is actively suppressing our party’s voice on their platform."
“Our following surpasses that of the WA Liberal and WA Nationals combined, yet our performance is inexplicably lower,” she continued. “When we sought clarity from Meta, we were initially informed our page was blocked, only to be later told it was a ‘mistake’ to ignore."
Deliberate Interference?
“This flip-flopping by Meta does not sit right with us, and we suspect there might be deliberate interference at play,” Groenewald emphasized.
She further added, “We saw the release of Meta’s AI chatbot as an opportunity to test the company’s system for bias, and the results were worse than we could have ever imagined."
Concerns for Democracy
Addressing the broader implications, Groenewald stated, “This is a matter of public interest, where a potential bias by a powerful tech giant could be influencing political discourse."
She highlighted, “Our test of Meta’s AI seems to have confirmed our worst fears. What other conclusion can we draw other than explicit bias when Meta’s AI disparages our Party as hateful and extreme?"
Call for Transparency
Emphasizing the need for transparency, Groenewald stated, “Meta owes the public a full explanation. The integrity of our political system is at stake, and such bias cannot be tolerated."
She continued, “If a global corporation can influence political engagement this way, immediate steps must be taken to address this issue."
Questioning Neutrality
In conclusion, she urged, “It’s crucial for Australians to question the neutrality of these platforms, ensuring that our voices are heard without undue interference."
Join Now Renew Membership Volunteer How To Vote About Us Contact Us Latest News Privacy Policy Terms Of Use
