Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is ending its fact-checking program and relaxing rules on hate speech. This decision has sparked concerns about the spread of misinformation and the potential for increased online harm.
Meta is ending its fact-checking program and loosening restrictions on hate speech targeting women, migrants, and transgender people. This change comes as part of a wider effort by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to promote free speech and prioritize company growth over content moderation. Critics argue that this shift will lead to an increase in misinformation and online harm.
Meta claims it has no immediate plans to end fact-checking in the EU, but Zuckerberg has expressed opposition to EU regulations on censorship. This move sets the stage for a potential clash between US and EU regulatory approaches to social media
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