Meta Reveals Plan to Alter Fact-Checking Program
Published On Jan 7, 2025, 7:44 AM
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has decided to end its fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven approach where users can add notes or corrections to posts. This change is perceived as an attempt to appeal to conservative groups and align with the more permissive content moderation seen on other platforms like X (formerly Twitter). CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the need to prioritize free expression and indicated that the previous fact-checking system led to excessive censorship and mistakes. The new policies will first be implemented in the United States.
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This change in content moderation could foster user engagement and possibly lead to an increase in advertising revenue, as a more open environment may attract more users who prefer less censorship. However, the reliance on user contributions to combat misinformation could also lead to increased scrutiny and potential backlash if misinformation spreads unchecked.
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