Meta Reverses Course: Fact-Checking Abandoned for 'Community Notes'

Meta has decided to end its independent fact-checking program, removing the initiative that helped curb misinformation on its platforms. Instead, a 'community notes' model will be adopted, relying on user contributions to add context to posts. This shift raises concerns about combating misinformation effectively.

Meta has announced a significant shift in policy by terminating its fact-checking program, which was initially established to counter misinformation on its platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

The move comes after Mark Zuckerberg expressed concerns over excessive censorship, advocating for a return to promoting free expression.

Replacing professional fact-checkers with a 'community notes' model has sparked criticism and apprehension about the future of misinformation control online.

(With inputs from agencies.)