Meta Shuts Down CrowdTangle, Sparking Concerns Over Misinformation Tracking

Researchers and journalists criticize Meta's new Content Library, claiming it lacks transparency and functionality needed for effective disinformation monitoring.

Meta replaced CrowdTangle with the Content Library, limiting access to qualified academic and nonprofit researchers.
Critics argue the new tool has drastically fewer features and is less user-friendly compared to CrowdTangle.
The shutdown comes ahead of a contentious U.S. election, raising fears about the spread of AI-generated misinformation.
Meta's move is seen as part of a broader strategy to distance itself from the news business.
Researchers warn the change will hinder efforts to track political disinformation and online harassment.