Political chess or true beliefs? Zuckerberg's surprise Trump pivot
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of the company's fact-checking program in favor of a user-based community notes scheme.
- This decision marks a shift from Meta's previous focus on factuality, which began under the Biden administration to combat COVID-19 disinformation.
- Zuckerberg stated, "It’s time to get back to our roots around free expression," indicating a move towards less accountability on the platform.
- Critics suggest this change aligns with right-wing talking points and aims to avoid future regulation.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
R 20%
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