Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Concerns About Misinformation
Meta is ending its independent fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a community-based system; this decision is raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the future of the fact-checking industry, and is seen by many as a concession to Donald Trump...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Concerns About Misinformation
Meta is ending its independent fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a community-based system; this decision is raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the future of the fact-checking industry, and is seen by many as a concession to Donald Trump...
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52% Bias Score
Meta to Replace Fact-Checkers with Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will replace fact-checkers with community notes, similar to X, starting in the US during the year, leaving the details of implementation and the future of moderation on its platforms unclear.
Meta to Replace Fact-Checkers with Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will replace fact-checkers with community notes, similar to X, starting in the US during the year, leaving the details of implementation and the future of moderation on its platforms unclear.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Relaxes Hate Speech Policies
Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, eliminating its US fact-checking network and relaxing restrictions on hateful conduct, allowing previously prohibited content such as misgendering and allegations of mental illness based on sexual orientation; these changes, effecti...
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Relaxes Hate Speech Policies
Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, eliminating its US fact-checking network and relaxing restrictions on hateful conduct, allowing previously prohibited content such as misgendering and allegations of mental illness based on sexual orientation; these changes, effecti...
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64% Bias Score
Meta to Slash Content Moderation, Aligning with Trump
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, will dramatically reduce content moderation on its platforms, ending third-party fact-checking and aligning with incoming President Trump's stance against perceived censorship, beginning in the US; this challenges EU regulations and reflects a broader trend among Big Te...
Meta to Slash Content Moderation, Aligning with Trump
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, will dramatically reduce content moderation on its platforms, ending third-party fact-checking and aligning with incoming President Trump's stance against perceived censorship, beginning in the US; this challenges EU regulations and reflects a broader trend among Big Te...
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60% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Eases Content Restrictions
Meta Platforms is ending its independent fact-checking program and easing content restrictions, replacing it with a community notes system starting in the U.S. over the next few months; this follows the recent U.S. elections and aligns with the incoming Trump administration's policies, potentially i...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Eases Content Restrictions
Meta Platforms is ending its independent fact-checking program and easing content restrictions, replacing it with a community notes system starting in the U.S. over the next few months; this follows the recent U.S. elections and aligns with the incoming Trump administration's policies, potentially i...
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52% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
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52% Bias Score
Meta Abandons Third-Party Fact-Checkers, Adopts X-Style Community Notes
Meta is ending its partnership with third-party fact-checking organizations and will instead implement a community-driven system similar to X's Community Notes, a change CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is intended to reduce censorship and increase freedom of expression across Facebook, Instagram, and Threa...
Meta Abandons Third-Party Fact-Checkers, Adopts X-Style Community Notes
Meta is ending its partnership with third-party fact-checking organizations and will instead implement a community-driven system similar to X's Community Notes, a change CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is intended to reduce censorship and increase freedom of expression across Facebook, Instagram, and Threa...
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48% Bias Score
FBI Releases Photo of New Orleans Terrorist Scouting Location Before Attack
The FBI released a photo of New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar on a bicycle in the French Quarter on October 31, 2023, possibly scouting locations before his January 1st attack that killed 14 and injured over 30; he used Meta glasses to record videos.
FBI Releases Photo of New Orleans Terrorist Scouting Location Before Attack
The FBI released a photo of New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar on a bicycle in the French Quarter on October 31, 2023, possibly scouting locations before his January 1st attack that killed 14 and injured over 30; he used Meta glasses to record videos.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Replacing Fact-Checkers with Community System
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will drastically reduce content moderation, replacing third-party fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X, citing excessive censorship and political bias as reasons for the change.
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Replacing Fact-Checkers with Community System
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will drastically reduce content moderation, replacing third-party fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X, citing excessive censorship and political bias as reasons for the change.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta abruptly ended its $100 million fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in March 2024, impacting 115 organizations and potentially increasing misinformation, following the appointment of a new global policy chief with Republican ties.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns
Meta abruptly ended its $100 million fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in March 2024, impacting 115 organizations and potentially increasing misinformation, following the appointment of a new global policy chief with Republican ties.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Sparking Global Misinformation Concerns
Meta has abandoned fact-checking programs on its US platforms, prompting concerns from global experts about increased misinformation and hate speech; the decision comes amid pressure from the incoming Trump administration, and Australia is standing firm on its social media regulations.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Sparking Global Misinformation Concerns
Meta has abandoned fact-checking programs on its US platforms, prompting concerns from global experts about increased misinformation and hate speech; the decision comes amid pressure from the incoming Trump administration, and Australia is standing firm on its social media regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.
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52% Bias Score