Meta Tests Community Notes on Threads, Replacing Fact-Checking

The new feature, inspired by X, allows users to add context to posts and will roll out in the US before expanding globally.

Meta is introducing a Community Notes feature on Threads, modeled after a similar system on X, to replace its professional fact-checking program.
The feature allows users to anonymously add notes to posts they find misleading or confusing, with notes published if rated as helpful by others.
Community Notes will initially roll out in the United States over the next few months, with plans to expand internationally later in the year.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated the move aligns with a shift toward prioritizing free expression, while scaling back proactive moderation on certain sensitive topics.
The decision has sparked user backlash, with a noticeable spike in searches on how to quit Meta platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.