Changes to Content Moderation at Meta

Mark Zuckerberg announced significant changes to content moderation practices on Facebook and Instagram, emphasizing a new focus on free expression. He stated that third-party fact-checkers would no longer have the authority to suppress content deemed unfavorable, a move he believes will restore trust in the platform. Zuckerberg acknowledged that the previous attempts at moderating misinformation were misguided and overly influenced by political bias, particularly following the controversies around Donald Trump's presidency. With these changes, he aims to recapture the balance between allowing free speech and reducing censorship, which he argues has eroded trust among users.