💨 Abstract

Meta is discontinuing its fact-checking program in the U.S. and replacing it with a user-driven "Community Notes" system, similar to Elon Musk's X. Users can now flag potentially misleading posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, shifting responsibility from fact-checking organizations. Meta stated that this program often became a censorship tool due to biases among experts. The company will phase in Community Notes in the U.S.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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