Meta's Community Notes Program Replacing Fact-Checking

Meta is replacing its biased, third-party fact-checking program with a community notes program to empower users to provide context to content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The new system aims to restore free expression and avoid distribution penalties for misleading information.

Meta relocating content moderation teams from California to Texas

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to relocate content moderation teams from California to Texas to address concerns about bias and promote free expression. The company will implement a crowdsourced fact-checking system and remove restrictions on sensitive topics like immigration and gender.

Meta ends fact-checking program and lifts speech restrictions

Meta is ending its fact-checking program and lifting restrictions on speech to restore free expression across Facebook, Instagram, and Meta platforms. The changes are aimed at reducing mistakes, simplifying policies, and promoting free expression.

Pavel Durov's Arrest and Telegram Messaging App

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram messaging app, released from French custody after 4 days. He faces a possible indictment on Wednesday for refusal to cooperate with authorities in online crimes investigation. Durov's arrest sparks debate on online safety vs. free expression.

Indictment of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been indicted by French authorities on charges including trafficking of child abuse images and drug trafficking. The charges have sparked a debate over online safety and free expression.

YouTube Outage in Russia

Russian internet monitoring services reported a mass outage on YouTube in Russia as authorities criticize the platform for hosting materials by Kremlin opponents. Google and Russian lawmakers are in a dispute over the slowdown in YouTube speeds.

Google's YouTube Compliance with Hong Kong Court Order

Google's YouTube complies with a court decision to block access to 32 video links in Hong Kong, including a protest anthem. Critics say this restricts freedoms in the financial hub amid a security clampdown.