British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen criticized Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg’s advertising policy in a speech and mentioned that such internet platforms allow hatred and violence to spread.. Cohen: “If Facebook had been around in the 1930s, it would have allowed Hitler to run 30-second ads about solving the ‘Jewish problem’.”
Sacha Baron Cohen, who is known for characters such as Borat and Ali G and finally appeared before the audience in Netflix’s The Spy, said ADL 2019 Never is in New York. He gave a speech on Anti-Semitism and hate at Now Summit.. Sacha Baron targeted Facebook, Google, Twitter and YouTube in her speech..
Accusing internet platforms of inciting hatred and violence by publishing all kinds of ads, Cohen said, “If you pay for it, Facebook will run any political ad you want.. Even if they know this political ad is a lie. Moreover, they even offer microtargeting service for this ad to have more impact.. With this twisted logic, if Facebook were here in the 1930s, it would also have allowed Hitler to post 30-second videos about solving the ‘Jewish problem’.” said.
Saying that internet companies have turned into the biggest propaganda tool in history, Cohen also made serious criticisms of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.. “Unfortunately, Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg made a statement last month, criticizing the laws and regulations aimed at companies like his own.. Some of the arguments he’s voicing are utter nonsense.. We do not expect these companies to draw the limits of freedom of expression.. We just want them to be more responsible on their platform.”
The famous comedian criticizing the practices of internet companies in his speech said, “If a neo-Nazi enters a restaurant and starts threatening customers and says he will kill Jews, should the owner of this restaurant still set him a sultan’s table? No, of course… This restaurant owner has the right to throw that Nazi out, but it is also his ethical responsibility.. The same is true for these internet companies.” He urged internet companies to take responsibility and not incite violence and hatred..
Who is Sacha Baron Cohen?
English actress and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, born on October 13, 1971 in London, is known for her intriguing characters. Ali G, Borat and Bruno are the best-known characters. All three characters were improvised by Cohen on the Da Ali G Show, often without a script.. On the other hand, he contributed to the script of the movie The Dictator and gave life to the character of Dictator Aladin.. His TV show won BAFTA awards and was nominated for an Emmy.. He won the Golden Globe Award in 2007 for his role as Borat.. Cohen most recently appeared in Netflix’s The Spy, which is about the life of Israeli Mossad agent Eli Cohen..