Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55pm on 07 Jan 2025,Tuesday Tech Today
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the removal of fact-checkers across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing them with a community-driven moderation system similar to Elon Musk’s X. Zuckerberg cited political bias in the fact-checking system as the primary reason for the change. Meta will implement a "community notes" approach, allowing users to offer context on contentious posts. Musk expressed his approval, calling the move “cool.” The shift aims to boost trust and free speech while focusing on high-severity issues like terrorism and child exploitation. The change will begin in the U.S. before expanding globally.
