Meta's decision to shut down CrowdTangle undermines democratic oversight during critical elections, raising concerns about transparency and the spread of misinformation on its platforms.
Researchers and nonprofits have protested the shutdown, stating that CrowdTangle was vital for tracking harmful content and ensuring accountability in a fragile digital democracy.
The Mozilla Foundation emphasized that CrowdTangle represented best practices in transparency, crucial for understanding the spread of disinformation and hate speech.
While Meta offers the Meta Content Library as an alternative, its limited access and functionality compared to CrowdTangle raises concerns among journalists and watchdogs.
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