Meta's Policy Shift - Meta announced it will stop using third-party fact-checkers and instead adopt a user-generated community notes feature, similar to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) [2][4] - The decision was influenced by the incoming Trump administration and a perceived shift in American attitudes toward censorship, free speech, and content moderation [1][3][4] - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated the move aims to address concerns about biased employees overly censoring content [3] Content Moderation and Political Climate - Meta is relocating some content moderation teams from California to Texas, citing political alignment differences between the states [3] - The company acknowledged past complaints of bias, particularly from Republicans, regarding content moderation and the banning of former President Donald Trump [5][6] - Meta's CMO Alex Schultz noted that community notes on X have been more successful in engaging contributors across the political spectrum [6] Advertiser Relations and Brand Safety - Meta plans to maintain brand safety tools for advertisers, focusing on hate speech and adult nudity rather than fact-checked content [8] - The company emphasized a commitment to precision in content moderation, avoiding unnecessary removals [8] - Meta's approach to advertiser relations will differ from X, with no plans to denigrate or sue advertisers [7] Leadership and Strategic Direction - Zuckerberg is described as returning to his core values, taking advantage of the current moment to align Meta's policies with his vision [4][5] - Schultz highlighted that the changes reflect a response to broader societal shifts and the company's adaptability to different administrations [2][3][4]

Meta announced Tuesday it's doing away with third-party fact-checking in favor of community notes.Several lawmakers told BI the move is an indication Mark Zuckerberg is catering to Trump.Some business leaders praised Meta for the change while others expressed concern.Meta is carrying out the biggest overhaul to its content moderation system in years.AD The company announced on Tuesday that it's replacing third-party fact-checking program with user-generated community notes, like those on Elon Musk's X, for ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Meta faces criticism over its decision to 'get rid' of US fact-checkers. Tech giant Meta's shock announcement to end its US fact-checking program triggered scathing criticism Tuesday from disinformation researchers who warned it risked opening the floodgates for proliferating false narratives. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerb ...

The first indication of Mark Zuckerberg's capitulation to the MAGA movement came when he went to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort for Thanksgiving in December.Following which Meta, worth $1.5tn, made a decidedly modest $1m contribution to president-elect Trump's inaugural fund. But it seems geeks bearing gifts wouldn't be enough to placate a president-elect who once threatened to jail the man he called "Zuckerschmuck," whom he accused of conspiring against him in the 2020 election.Trump news conference - as ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Meta's announcement repeated many of the complaints made by Republicans and X-owner Elon Musk. Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump. ...

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Meta's Content Moderation Policy Overhaul - Meta announced a significant overhaul of its content moderation policies, admitting that its previous approach to limiting political content was "pretty blunt" and would now be addressed [1] - The company plans to reintroduce political content into Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, allowing users who want such content to see more of it [1] Historical Context of Political Content Reduction - Meta reduced the amount of political content on its apps since 2021 based on user feedback indicating a desire to see less of this content [2] - Changes to limit proactive recommendations of political content on Instagram were implemented just last year [2] Backlash from Users and Creators - Meta's decision in early 2024 to stop proactively recommending political content on Instagram and Threads faced backlash from both users and creators, especially during a critical U S presidential election year [3] - Hundreds of creators signed an open letter in April arguing that the decision to limit political content should be opt-in rather than default [3] - Creators expressed concerns about how Meta would define political content, fearing it would limit discussions on topics like climate change, gun control, and reproductive rights [4] - Creators were also worried about the impact on their reach, audience growth, personal brand, and income [5] - Users felt that Meta's changes suppressed their voices on social media, exacerbated by a "bug" that reverted settings to default, limiting political content from non-followed accounts [6] Demand for Political Content - Despite the changes, there was a clear demand for political content in users' feeds, particularly on Threads, where political content often dominated the trends section [7] New Personalized Approach - Meta announced a "more personalized approach" to handling political content, treating "civic content" from followed accounts like any other content in feeds, ranking it based on user engagement signals such as likes and views [8] - The company will recommend more political content based on personalized signals and expand user controls to manage the amount of political content they see [9] - Specific controls will be implemented in user settings, though it is unclear how Meta will inform users about the availability of these controls [9]

Meta is moving its safety and content moderation teams from California to Texas and other states.CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the shifts would help address concerns of bias and overcensorship.Zuckerberg's Meta appears to be following the lead of Elon Musk's X in prioritizing free speech.Mark Zuckerberg is moving Meta's platform security and content oversight teams out of California, and shifting staff who review posts to Texas, in a bid to combat concerns about liberal bias and overcensorship at his social-medi ...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds a smartphone, as he makes a keynote speech at the Meta Connect annual event, at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S. September 25, 2024.Meta on Tuesday announced it will eliminate its third-party fact checking program to "restore free expression" and move to a "Community Notes" model, similar to the system that exists on Elon Musk's platform X.The company said Community Notes will be written and rated by contributing users to provide more context to posts ...

Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, today announced a major overhaul in how it’s handling content moderation on its site, taking off some of the guardrails that it had put in place over the last several years in response to criticism that it had helped to spread political and health misinformation. In a blog post called “More speech, fewer mistakes”, its new chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan outlined changes are in three key areas:Meta is ending its third-party fact checking program ...