Meta Platforms announced a major policy reversal, stating it will end its U.S. fact-checking program and replace it with a user-driven 'Community Notes' system, similar to that used on Elon Musk's X platform. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated the company aims to 'get back to our roots around free expression on Facebook and Instagram.'
The company will also reduce curbs on discussions around contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity. This shift comes after Zuckerberg cited 'too many mistakes and too much censorship' and a cultural tipping point towards prioritizing speech.
This strategic change could significantly alter the content moderation landscape on Meta's platforms, potentially impacting the spread of information and public discourse. The company also named Republican policy executive Joel Kaplan as global affairs head and elected Dana White, a close friend of President-elect Donald Trump, to its board.
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