As Meta gets rid of fact-checkers, misinformation is going viral

Group 1 - Meta is phasing out its third-party fact-checking programs in the U.S. while reintroducing a bonus program for creators that pays for viral content [1] - The changes at Meta could lead to an increase in misinformation, as the company is deprioritizing content moderation [1][2] - The new approach will allow certain users to add notes to posts to flag misleading content, similar to X's Community Notes [2] Group 2 - The transition of Meta's fact-checking setup is scheduled for March, but false content is already spreading [3] - A Facebook page manager expressed that the end of the fact-checking program is beneficial for spreading false claims [3]