When you give everyone a voice and give people power, the system usually ends up in a really good place. So, what we view our role as, is giving people that power.

Analyse

The quote appears in multiple contemporaneous reports of a 2016 interview where Zuckerberg discussed Facebook's role in empowering users. The phrasing matches transcripts from a CNBC interview and a Wall Street Journal piece from that year. No evidence contradicts the attribution.

Achtergrond

In 2016, amid growing scrutiny of social media’s influence on the U.S. election, Zuckerberg repeatedly emphasized Facebook’s mission to give people a voice and power. He framed this as a positive force for society, asserting that empowering users generally leads to better outcomes.

Samenvatting verdict

Mark Zuckerberg did make this statement about giving everyone a voice and power during a 2016 discussion of Facebook's mission.

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