Meta's move away from fact-checking could allow more false or misleading content, expert says
Meta's move away from fact-checking in content moderation practices could potentially allow more hate speech or mis- or disinformation, a Northeastern University social media expert says.
Meta ending 3rd-party fact checkers 'transformative,' but other legal issues remain, says expert
Facebook's new content moderation modeled after X's "Community Notes" has been praised by free speech advocates but is unlikely to ease legal liability for Meta.
Here's why Meta ended fact-checking, according to experts
Fact-checkers who were put in place in the wake of Donald Trump's 2016 election have proven to be "too politically biased" and have destroyed "more trust than they've created," particularly in the United States, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a video posted by the company.
Meta Removes Third-Party Fact Checkers Over ‘Bias’ Fears
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that third-party fact checkers will be replaced by "community notes" on Facebook and Instagram, to help address the perception of bias.
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will replace 3rd-party fact-checkers with community notes
"First, we are going to get rid of fact-checkers and replace them with community notes, similar to X, starting in the US," Zuckerberg said in a video message on Meta's blog. Meta'
Why did Meta remove fact-checkers? Experts explain
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans Tuesday to replace fact-checkers with a user-based system known as "community notes." Fact-checkers who were put in place in the wake of Donald Trump's 2016 election have proven to be "too politically biased" and have destroyed "more trust than they've created,
Meta ends third-party fact-checking programme
Facebook owner Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking programme and will instead rely on its users to flag misinformation, as the social media giant prepares for Donald Trump’s return as president.
Meta ends censorship on Facebook, ditches third-party fact-checkers
Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the U.S. and replacing it with a system similar to the one used by the X platform.
Meta fact-checkers called an emergency meeting. We got inside. Here's what happened.
BI has learned that Meta's contract with US fact-checkers will conclude in March.
Meta oversight board frustrated with decision to kill moderation
Schmidt, co-chairwoman of the Meta oversight board, said she is "very concerned" about the decision to ditch independent fact ...
Meta now lets users call women 'property' and gay people 'mentally ill'
The tech giant overhauled Facebook, Instagram, and Threads' Hateful Conduct policy to be much more permissive.
Meta cutting its fact-checkers is a big deal. Here's why.
Meta's shocking decision to get rid of its fact-checkers shows how Mark Zuckerberg is reshaping his company in some impactful ...
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.
Meta to end fact-checking, replacing it with community-driven system akin to Elon Musk's X
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said the social media company is putting an end to its fact-check program and replacing ...
Advertisers say Meta's content-moderation changes make them uneasy. They won't stop spending.
Meta's content-moderation changes have sparked concerns over its brand-safety commitments, but advertisers are unlikely to ...
Why Meta’s Fact-Checking Change Could Lead to More Misinformation on Facebook and Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will move to a Community Notes system as the company prepares for Donald Trump's ...
Meta to test showing eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace
Meta said on Wednesday it would launch a test in Germany, France and the United States that will enable buyers to browse ...