Meta's Shift in Fact-Checking Policy

Meta is ceasing its fact-checking initiatives in favor of a community note system, shifting responsibility for flagging misinformation to regular users rather than third-party fact-checkers. This move is part of a broader strategy by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to emphasize free speech as political winds shift with the incoming Trump administration. Restrictions on sensitive topics like immigration and gender identity will also be loosened, as Zuckerberg argues that previous policies were overly censorious and aggressive. This marks a significant change from years of efforts to combat misinformation on social media, particularly following criticisms regarding the platform's role in the 2016 elections.