Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a major change to its content moderation policies in the US, marking a significant shift in how the platforms handle information. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta will end its fact-checking program and remove fact-checkers with “extreme political bias.”
Instead, Meta will adopt a “community notes” system similar to the X platform. This allows users to self-evaluate and determine the accuracy of information, aiming to promote freedom of speech.
Pressure from Politics and Culture
This change comes as the 40-year-old mogul has been trying to reconcile with Trump since he was elected in November, including donating a million dollars to his inauguration fund.
Trump and his allies have strongly criticized Meta for allegedly favoring right-wing voices and unfairly censoring content.
Zuckerberg acknowledged that the recent election is a 'cultural turning point' and committed to focusing on free speech rather than censorship. The CEO of Meta also stated that the company will cooperate with the Trump administration to oppose censorship regulations from foreign governments, especially the European Union.
Community Reaction and the Future of Meta
This decision received support from Elon Musk, who called it 'awesome,' while Trump suggested that this could be a result of his pressure on Zuckerberg.
However, this move also raises questions about whether users can adequately distinguish between true and false information in a less regulated environment. At the same time, Meta faces legal risks from governments demanding stricter censorship standards.
Meanwhile, Meta also announced it will restore political content, reversing its 2021 policy to reduce such content, indicating a new strategy to attract different user groups.
This shift marks a significant strategic change in how Meta operates, which could greatly impact the social media ecosystem and global information approach.
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