Meta is ending its independent fact-checking program in the U.S. and replacing it with a system akin to X's 'Community Notes', allowing users to flag potentially misleading content. The shift aims to address perceived biases in expert fact-checking and empower users in content moderation.
Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the U.S. and replacing it with a system similar to the " Community Notes " on Elon Musk-owned X, the Facebook parent said on Tuesday.Posted: Jan 07, 2025 10:35 AM EST | Last Updated: 31 minutes ago
The new model will allow users on Meta's social media sites Facebook, Instagram and Threads to call out posts that are potentially misleading and need more context, rather than placing the responsibility on independent fact-checking organizations and experts. "We are beginning with rolling out community notes in the , and will continue to improve it over the course of the year before expansion to other countries," the spokesperson said.Meta's chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan wrote a blog post explaining the change.
Kaplan added that its efforts over the years to manage content across its platforms have expanded "to the point where we are making too many mistakes, frustrating our users and too often getting in the way of the free expression we set out to enable."CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that the changes are in part sparked by political events, including Donald Trump's presidential election victory.
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