Mark Zuckerberg's decision to abandon fact-checking reflects a strategic pivot towards maximizing user engagement, disregarding the resulting influx of misinformation and fake news.
Studies indicate that false posts spread much faster than true ones, emphasizing how outrage-driven content can significantly boost user engagement and, consequently, Meta's ad revenue.
The firing of fact-checkers highlights a troubling trend where Meta prioritizes engagement metrics over content accuracy, risking the integrity of information shared on its platforms.
Experts warn that without fact-checking, social media platforms will become increasingly filled with extreme and divisive content, catering to the interests of more radical users.
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