Meta's decision to phase out its fact-checking program raises critical questions about trust in information sources, especially amid increasing concerns over misinformation and online falsehoods.
Fergus McIntosh reflects on whether anyone can truly serve as an arbiter of truth, citing Joan Acocella’s poignant inquiry, "Who, then, is the fact checker?"
Meta's new direction, as articulated by Mark Zuckerberg, suggests a belief that the existing fact-checking system has eroded trust rather than fostering it, signaling a shift in their approach.
The public grapples with the challenge of balancing free expression against the necessity of accurate information, a dilemma heightened by Meta's controversial fact-checking policies.
Collection
[
|
...
]