Meta ends fact-checking program in the US
Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the US, replacing it with community notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads platforms. This move has been welcomed by some, including President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Key Points
- Meta will deactivate fact-checkers' ability to rate new content in the US
- Older fact-checks will no longer be matched with new content
- Community notes will gradually appear on Meta platforms
- President Trump and other key figures welcome the end of fact-checking
Pros
- Transition to community notes may lead to less biased and more scalable fact-checking approach
- Some key figures, including President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, support the move
Cons
- Some journalists, like Paul Thacker, have expressed concerns about being fact-checked by Facebook