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Meta Ends Third-Party Fact Checking Contracts: What to Expect Going Forward

Meta is set to end its contracts with ten third-party fact-checking organizations by March 2025, following which severance could be given to those not renewing. Key changes in content moderation po...

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Meta's Shift to User-Driven Moderation: A Breeding Ground for Disinformation?

Meta's recent decision to end its third-party fact-checking program raises concerns about the rise of misinformation and hate across its platforms. Experts warn that users will bear the burden of i...

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Oversight Board Urges Meta to Reinstate Fact-Checking System

The Meta Oversight Board has expressed concerns over the dissolution of the company's third-party fact-checking system, urging Meta to remember its role and importance in maintaining content integr...

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Meta Discontinues Fact-Checking Amid Pressure from Trump's FCC Head

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the end of professional third-party fact-checking, a controversial move influenced by Brendan Carr, Trump's FCC chairman pick. The decision comes just weeks befor...

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Zuckerberg's Community Notes: A Shift from Fact-Checking Inspired by Musk

Meta announces the launch of Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, inspired by X's community-driven model. This change, led by Joe Kaplan, also sees trust and safety teams relocating...

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Stop Relying on Generative AI for Accurate Historical Information

This article highlights the inaccuracies of generative AI in providing historical facts, especially regarding U.S. presidential pardons. It explores various claims and scrutinizes their validity, e...