Meta's Oversight Board has criticized the company for its 'incoherent' policies on manipulated media, which may pose a threat to global elections.

The Board recommends broadening the scope of the policy to encompass all forms of manipulated media and to focus on labeling rather than removing such content.

It highlighted the inadequacy of Meta's current policy through a case involving a manipulated video of President Joe Biden, urging for a swift policy revision ahead of the 2024 elections.

The White House has reacted by issuing an executive order aimed at establishing AI safety and security standards.

Meta, signaling potential policy updates, is expected to publicly respond to the Oversight Board's recommendations within 60 days.

The ruling on the Biden video, which did not breach current policies, led to a fall in Meta shares by over 2%, underscoring the financial implications of content moderation decisions.

The effectiveness of Meta's response to the Board's call for policy changes remains uncertain amidst rising political pressure and advancing AI technology.