Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of Meta’s oversight board and former Prime Minister of Denmark, expressed significant concerns regarding the company’s decision to eliminate third-party fact checkers. Speaking to the BBC, she highlighted the potential negative impact on minority groups, particularly the…
Meta’s decision to stop independent fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram has raised concerns among internet safety advocates, as it comes ahead of Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the presidency. The move has been criticized for undermining content moderation at a…
Meta is discontinuing the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, opting instead for a user-driven ‘community notes’ system. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that third-party moderation was too politically biased, and this change is seen as an effort…
Meta’s decision to discontinue its independent fact-checking system has raised concerns regarding misinformation, particularly as Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the presidency. Mark Zuckerberg criticized European regulations on social media, while campaigners highlight the risks to online…
Meta’s shocking announcement to terminate its fact-checking program in the U.S. has drawn severe backlash from misinformation researchers, warning of the dangers of false narratives proliferating. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s move appears to be politically motivated, aligning with supporters of the…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a significant change in its approach to fact-checking, eliminating external fact-checkers in the U.S. and introducing a community-driven model. This decision comes in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential election…
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s owner, has announced a significant change in the platform’s approach to content moderation, moving away from a network of fact-checkers that he claims have undermined trust in the platform. This shift comes amid growing concerns about bias…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has announced significant changes to content moderation practices on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, including the elimination of fact-checkers in favor of a community notes system similar to that of Elon Musk’s platform X. This…
Meta Platforms, led by Mark Zuckerberg, appears to be aligning more closely with Donald Trump, including significant donations to his inauguration and recent appointments such as Dana White to its board. This shift includes moving moderation teams to Texas and…
Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced sweeping changes to its online content moderation policies. Founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed plans to eliminate fact-checking teams in the U.S., allowing users to flag false or misleading information…
Meta is discontinuing its reliance on third-party fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, opting instead for a user-based ‘community notes’ system similar to X’s approach. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the need to promote free expression, stating the move will be phased…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the termination of its collaboration with fact-checkers in the U.S. The change, inspired by Elon Musk’s platform X, aims to simplify content moderation and restore free speech on its platforms….
