Meta fact-checkers called an emergency meeting. We got inside. Here's what happened.
BI has learned that Meta's contract with US fact-checkers will conclude in March.
Brazil prosecutors question Meta over changes to fact-checking program
Brazilian prosecutors on Wednesday ordered that social media platform Meta clarify whether recently announced changes to its fact-checking program in the United States will also be applied to the South American country.
'Where's the leadership?' Author slams Zuckerberg over ending Meta's fact-checking program
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a series of major changes to the company's moderation policies and practices Tuesday, citing a shifting political and social landscape and a desire to embrace free speech.
Meta fact-checkers call an emergency meeting after Mark Zuckerberg pulls the plug
Meta fact-checkers tell BI they've called an emergency meeting after they were blindsided by Mark Zuckerberg's huge moderation policy shift.
Meta ends fact-checking as Zuckerberg appeals to Trump
Meta Founder Mark Zuckerberg announced sweeping changes to his company’s social media platforms, including getting rid of fact checkers and major changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policies. Republican strategist Scott Jennings praised the move and says the fact checkers were just “partisan sledgehammers.
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Abandon Fact-Checking
Facebook and Instagram’s new approach to the facts. Plus: Jimmy Carter rests; why Justin Trudeau had to step down; and the view from the limo driver.
Meta's move away from fact-checking could allow more false or misleading content, expert says
Meta's move away from fact-checking in content moderation practices could potentially allow more hate speech or mis- or ...
Meta cutting its fact-checkers is a big deal. Here's why.
Meta's shocking decision to get rid of its fact-checkers shows how Mark Zuckerberg is reshaping his company in some impactful ...
Meta ending 3rd-party fact checkers 'transformative,' but other legal issues remain, says expert
Facebook's new content moderation modeled after X's "Community Notes" has been praised by free speech advocates but is ...
Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges
Meta says it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service. It's trying out a possible way ...
What’s Behind Meta’s MAGA Makeover?
Mark Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term — and revealing the hollow identity at its core.
Meta oversight board frustrated with decision to kill moderation
Schmidt, co-chairwoman of the Meta oversight board, said she is "very concerned" about the decision to ditch independent fact ...
Here's why Meta ended fact-checking, according to experts
Fact-checkers who were put in place in the wake of Donald Trump's 2016 election have proven to be "too politically biased" ...
Advertisers say Meta's content-moderation changes make them uneasy. They won't stop spending.
Meta's content-moderation changes have sparked concerns over its brand-safety commitments, but advertisers are unlikely to ...
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.
Meta to end fact-checking, replacing it with community-driven system akin to Elon Musk's X
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said the social media company is putting an end to its fact-check program and replacing ...
We do not censor social media, EU says in response to Meta
The European Commission rejected on Wednesday Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's assertion that European Union data laws censored ...