Meta's Decision to End Fact-Checking

Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced the discontinuation of third-party fact-checking in the United States, which raises significant concerns regarding misinformation on Facebook and Instagram. This shift comes after Zuckerberg's meetings with Donald Trump and is seen as a move that could empower extremist voices online. Critics argue that this decision is a dangerous gift to political extremists and will likely lead to an increase in harmful content on the platform. The change reflects a broader trend of prioritizing free expression over the moderation of potentially dangerous misinformation.