Marketplace Tech Is community fact-checking the future of social media moderation?
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Apr 24, 2025 TikTok is rolling out Footnotes, a crowd-sourced fact-checking feature to improve content accuracy. This collaborative approach encourages both professional and amateur fact-checkers to address misinformation. However, challenges like bias in community notes on platforms like X and Facebook raise questions about effectiveness. The discussion also highlights the unique challenges of verifying information, particularly in sensitive areas like personal finance. A psychologist offers insights into why citizen fact-checking may shape the future of social media moderation.
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Power of Community Fact-Checking
- Community fact-checking lets users catch misinformation platforms might miss.
- It offers extra context and spreads responsibility beyond the platform alone.
Blend Professional and Amateur Checks
- Allow amateurs to leverage professionals' verified findings for community notes.
- Combine deep professional checks with quick community corrections for better accuracy.
Visibility Limits Impact
- Adding community fact-checks won't impact misinformation unless posts distribute less.
- Visibility is critical; footnotes on visual platforms like TikTok might be ignored.
