Meta Platforms Inc. announced it will test a new crowd-sourced fact-checking program, Community Notes, starting March 18, based on a ratings system from Elon Musk's X. This follows Meta's controversial decision to end its previous fact-checking program in January, which faced criticism for perceived political bias. Experts warn this shift diminishes a vital resource for combating misinformation on social media, potentially legitimizing the narrative that fact-checking is politically biased. Community Notes aims to engage users in mitigating misinformation but has yet to establish a clear implementation timeline.
Meta Platforms Inc. is testing a new crowd-sourced fact-checking program, Community Notes, which will initially be based on a ratings system used by Elon Musk's X.
Experts express concern over Meta's shift away from traditional fact-checking, arguing it legitimizes claims of bias and undermines an essential tool for combating misinformation.
Meta had previously collaborated with over 100 organizations to combat misinformation since December 2016, a response to fears regarding fake news spread after the 2016 election.
Community Notes will eventually replace the previous fact-checking methods, but Meta indicated a cautious rollout with a waitlist for prospective contributors.
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