Meta is making significant changes to its content moderation policies. The company is ending its reliance on third-party fact-checkers and adopting a community-based approach to identifying misinformation. It will also lift restrictions on sensitive topics previously censored.
Meta is shutting down its third-party fact-checking program and transitioning to a community notes model similar to X (formerly Twitter). The company will also lift restrictions on certain topics previously censored on its platform. Users of Facebook , Instagram , and Threads will be able to flag potentially misleading posts for review. These flags will require agreement from users with diverse perspectives to mitigate bias.
This announcement follows the appointment of Joel Kaplan as Meta's new head of global policy, replacing Nick Clegg. Meta also recently appointed three new directors to its board, including Dana White, UFC CEO and a close associate of Donald Trump. Meta argues that its platforms should prioritize free expression, acknowledging that it can be messy. They claim that current content moderation systems have become too restrictive, censoring harmless content and disproportionately impacting users. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg states that the current fact-checking system is plagued by inaccuracies and excessive censorship. The company also plans to relax restrictions on discussions surrounding immigration, gender identity, and gender
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