Meta has decided to eliminate its fact-checking teams in the U.S., aligning with a broader loosening of content moderation rules, coinciding with President Trump's inauguration. CEO Mark Zuckerberg indicated this shift signals a renewed emphasis on free speech, despite some implications for marginalized communities. Simultaneously, Meta is implementing a community-driven moderation model akin to that of Elon Musk's X platform, which could allow misleading information to flourish given the lack of robust professional oversight. As content moderation reduces, concerns grow about the spread of false information.
Meta is modeling its new fact-checking efforts after Community Notes at Elon Musk's X, which put the onus of moderation in part on other users rather than paid professionals.
The recent elections also feel like a cultural tipping point towards once again prioritizing speech,
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