Meta has dismantled essential tools to combat misinformation, ending partnerships with fact-checking organizations and disabling effective machine-learning systems, which previously reduced misinformation by over ninety percent.
The company's relaxed policies allow dehumanizing language targeting vulnerable groups like LGBTQ+ individuals, framing such speech under political or religious discourse, thus fostering an unsafe online environment.
The new 'Community Notes' system, which replaces professional fact-checkers, relies on users for context instead of trained experts, raising concerns about manipulation and ineffective misinformation control.
This policy shift marks a significant regression in Meta's content moderation efforts, undoing years of progress in combating misinformation that flourished during events like the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
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