Trust and verify
Tech Life
Meta's Shift: Community Notes and Misinformation
This chapter examines Meta's recent decision to remove professional fact-checkers from Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with a community notes approach to fight misinformation. It discusses the implications for trust in social media and highlights the complexities of community-based fact-checking systems, emphasizing the role of user engagement. The chapter also explores the significance of preserving accurate information for democracy and the potential risks of relying solely on community involvement.
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