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Meta Introduces Crowdsourced Fact-Checking to Replace Third-Party Moderation

Meta plans to test a Community Notes system on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, aiming to scale user-driven content moderation while discontinuing third-party fact-checking in the U.S.

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A sample image of Community Notes being added to a post.
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Overview

  • Meta announced it will phase out third-party fact-checking on its platforms in the U.S., including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a Community Notes system inspired by X (formerly Twitter).
  • The Community Notes system will rely on user contributions to provide context to posts, with notes published only if contributors with differing viewpoints agree on their helpfulness.
  • Meta claims the new system will reduce bias and operate at a larger scale, but critics argue it may fail to match the quality and reach of professional fact-checking programs.
  • Unlike the previous fact-checking system, posts flagged with Community Notes will not face reduced visibility, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation.
  • Meta has enrolled approximately 200,000 U.S. users to test the system, but experts highlight challenges such as delayed note publication and potential reliance on now-defunded fact-checking resources.