Campbell Brown, the former CNN anchor and prominent news executive at Meta, is stepping down from her role within the tech giant.
This decision comes in the wake of Meta’s growing scrutiny and distancing from the news sector.
Brown, who joined Meta (formerly Facebook) in 2018 to lead its news partnerships team, played a key role in shaping the company’s interactions with news organizations. However, recent shifts within Meta have seen it pivot away from prioritizing news content, citing concerns over misinformation and the spread of false information.
Meta’s move to distance itself from the news has led to the departure of several high-profile news executives, including Brown. This exodus signifies a broader shift within the tech industry as social media platforms grapple with their roles in disseminating news.
Brown’s departure highlights the challenges tech giants face in balancing news dissemination with the responsibility to curb the spread of harmful content.
