Meta ends fact-checking, restores political content
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Meta has removed its independent fact-checking program and reintroduced political content, moving to a Community Notes system much like X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the changes aim to "restore free expression" and simplify content policies. The move comes as Meta seeks to improve relations with President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized the platform for bias.
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Meta's decision to loosen moderation rules and eliminate fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram has raised concerns about brand safety. The changes could lead to a backlash similar to the one X faced after reducing moderation, but Meta's vast reach might deter advertisers from pulling back significantly, Andrew Hutchinson writes. "Should you be reconsidering your approach to social media ads as a result? Yes, you probably should," Hutchinson advises.
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