Instead there are now just two main types of groups: Public and Private. Public groups can be joined by anyone and are searchable by anyone. Private groups require permission to access. Whether such groups can be found through a search is now controlled through a ‘visibility’ setting. In effect, you can have the same kind of access settings as before, but the change should provide users with more clarity about who can read their posts: Facebook also provided an update on how it uses AI to detect content that violates community guidelines – sometimes before anyone has even seen it. More specifically, it clarified how Facebook determines whether an entire group should be taken down – not just a few bad eggs. Facebook has fielded it’s fair share of controversy over offensive private groups. In one recent case, a group intended for Customs and Border Patrol agents displayed an alarming deluge of hateful or disturbing comments about immigrants and asylum seekers. Providing more transparent group settings and enforcement of community guidelines can hopefully prevent more such groups from making their mark.
