Meta is discontinuing its third-party fact-checking programs in the U.S., a decision that may exacerbate the spread of misinformation, according to ProPublica. In the past, content creators could not monetize posts deemed false by these checks, but that restriction will soon be lifted. Mark Zuckerberg indicated a shift toward a model where users can flag misleading content, similar to X's Community Notes. As these changes approach, misinformation is already proliferating on platforms, raising concerns about the potential societal impacts.
Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking programs in the U.S., which could lead to increased misinformation spread with the deprioritization of content moderation.
Founder Mark Zuckerberg stated that Meta will adopt a model similar to X's Community Notes, allowing users to note misleading posts instead of third-party checks.
With the impending changes, false information is already on the rise, as seen with viral claims about ICE offering money for tips on undocumented immigrants.
Some content creators view the removal of fact-checking as an opportunity, with one praising the fact that misinformation can now go uncensored.
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