Meta platforms ditching third party fact-checking in US
Published On Jan 7, 2025, 8:33 AM
Meta is shifting its content moderation strategy on Facebook and Instagram from relying on third-party fact-checkers to a community-driven approach similar to X's 'community notes'. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of free expression, suggesting that previous moderation practices censored too much harmless content. The new system will debut in the U.S. and includes the removal of restrictions on various political topics such as immigration and gender identity. These changes come as Meta positions itself for upcoming political events and a potential thaw in relations with Donald Trump, who has criticized the platform in the past.
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The shift toward a community notes system can be perceived as a move to increase user engagement and trust, which may benefit Meta's platforms in the long run, but could also lead to challenges with misinformation. Investors may see this as a positive strategy for attracting users back who value free expression.
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