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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, disclosed in a recent podcast with Joe Rogan that he was "almost sentenced to death" in Pakistan due to a lawsuit claiming that Facebook hosted blasphemous content. The legal action stemmed from a drawing of Prophet Mohammed shared on the platform, which led to accusations against Zuckerberg under Pakistan's stringent blasphemy laws.
Zuckerberg emphasized the challenges tech companies face in balancing free expression with compliance with local regulations. He stated, "There are laws in different countries that we disagree with," highlighting the significant cultural differences in regulating online content. He admitted to not being deeply concerned about the situation, noting, "I don’t know exactly where it went because I’m just not planning to go to Pakistan."
Moreover, he pointed out the growing pressure on technology firms from governments to enforce stricter content regulations, underlining that some countries expect tech companies to enhance censorship. Zuckerberg suggested that U.S. government support may be necessary to protect American companies operating in such environments.