Meta eliminates fact-checking

Meta discontinues professional fact checker. Meta to abolish fact-checking - a major shift before the Trump administration returns | WIRED.jp

• In an apparent step toward the incoming Trump administration, Meta has announced major content moderation reforms. They will eliminate their third-party fact-checking program and implement a system similar to the "community notes" system currently in place by X.

[All in favor. - Expanding Freedom of Speech:. - There is a view that the user-participatory "Community Notes" will promote free discussion by supplementing information with diverse perspectives, rather than relying on traditional specialized institutions. - [Meta to abolish fact-checking - a major shift before the Trump administration returns | WIRED.jp](https://wired.jp/article/meta-ditches-fact-checkers-in-favor-of-x-style-community-notes/) - Emphasis on neutrality:. - It is believed that the aim is to bring the independence and neutrality of the platform to the fore, replacing third-party fact-checking, which has been pointed out to be politically biased. - [Meta Fact-checking abolished in U.S. CEO Zuckerberg 'working with Trump' | TBS NEWS DIG](https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/1654095) - Turning away from censorship: the - There is also a positive assessment that it provides an opportunity for users themselves to discuss the authenticity of information, revising the previous system that was criticized as excessive censorship. - [World Marketing Brief: Meta to End Fact-Checking in the U.S. | News | Campaign Japan Japan [https://www.campaignjapan.com/article/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%](https://www.campaignjapan.com/article/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%) 82%B1%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E7%9F%AD%E4%BF%A1%EF%BC%9A%E3%83%A1%E3%82%BF-%E7%B1%B3%E5%9B%BD%E3%81%A7%E3%83%95%E3%82 A1%E3%82%AF%E3%83%88%E3%83%81%E3%82%A7%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%92%E5%BB%83%E6%AD%A2/500192]

[Opposing view.

• Decrease in disinformation measures:.
  • There is concern that the elimination of rigorous fact-checking by experts will increase the risk of spreading false information and misinformation.
    • Meta to Abolish Third-Party Fact-Checking in U.S. - "Too Much Surveillance" - Bloomberg
• Impact on fact-checking agencies:.
  • It has been pointed out that fact-checking agencies, which have been providing reliable information for many years, could take a major financial and operational hit.
    • Meta’s Fact-Checking Partners Say They Were ‘Blindsided’ by Decision to Axe Them | WIRED
• Lack of expertise:.
  • It is reported that in some cases, the crowdsourcing method "Community Notes" makes it difficult to make accurate judgments based on expertise and raises questions about its effectiveness compared to past performance.
    • (WIRED)

Summary While Meta's recent policy change aims to improve freedom of speech and neutrality, it also entails operational risks, such as vulnerabilities in measures against misinformation and blows to professional organizations. The actual effect and impact of this change will need to be closely monitored.

Meta discontinues professional fact checker.

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