As Meta abandons fact-checking, here's how to tell what's real online
- Meta has decided to end its fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a community notes system where users correct misinformation.
- Mark Zuckerberg stated that fact-checking had led to 'too much censorship' and emphasized a return to prioritizing free expression.
- The change raises concerns about misinformation online, as independent fact-checkers face financial challenges without Meta's support.
- Experts warn that the shift may hamper efforts to combat misinformation, with some arguing that fact-checking is crucial for maintaining truth in journalism.
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