House Democrats are hammering Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, after the company announced the platform-wide end of its fact-checking program. The lawmakers said the shift is part of a larger trend across tech and media companies to curry favor from President-elect Trump, who frequently uses social media to advance false claims — and to... The post Dems bash Meta for scrapping fact-checks: ‘Genuflecting to Donald Trump’ appeared first on Daily…

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Dems bash Meta for scrapping fact-checks: ‘Genuflecting to Donald Trump’

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Meta is ending fact-checking in the USA. What Mark Zuckerberg describes as a return to the company's roots is just what the US president-elect is looking for. And the Meta boss also has the EU in his sights.

Meta beendet die Faktenprüfung in den USA. Was Mark Zuckerberg als Rückkehr zu den Unternehmenswurzeln bezeichnet, kommt dem designierten US-Präsidenten gerade gelegen. Und der Meta-Chef hat auch die EU im Visier.

Kein Faktencheck bei Meta: Donald Trump gefällt das - ein weiterer Sieg für US-Präsident

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No fact check at Meta: Donald Trump likes it - another victory for US President

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks is worrying given the explosion of misinformation and disinformation, the treasurer says.

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Meta's decision to ditch fact checks 'very concerning'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has weighed in on the importance of social media companies taking responsibility for content after Meta announced it would be scrapping its fact checking service.
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, promised to scrap Fact Checkers ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s accession on Jan. 20. Instead, the company would adopt a “Community Notes” model similar to the Elon Musk-owned X.
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Mark Zuckerberg steams factchecking and moderation on Instagram and Facebook. Supposedly due to censorship. As if those who are already loud need an intercessor.

Mark Zuckerberg dampft Factchecking und Moderation auf Instagram und Facebook ein. Angeblich wegen Zensur. Als ob die, die schon laut sind, einen Fürsprecher bräuchten.

Faktencheck bei Meta: Er spart sich das einfach

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Fact check with Meta: He simply saves himself that

WASHINGTON, DC — Tech giant Meta’s shock announcement that it is ending its US fact-checking program triggered scathing criticism Tuesday from disinformation researchers who warned it risked opening the floodgates for false narratives. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the company was going to “get rid” of its third-party fact-checkers in the United States, in […]...Keep on reading: Meta draws flak for ending US fact-checking program

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Meta draws flak for ending US fact-checking program

Meta has slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, aligning with the priorities of US president-elect Donald Trump.

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Albanese responds to Meta's fact-check axing as Greens senator fears 'free for all'

Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced changes to content moderation on Facebook and Instagram long sought by conservatives. Incoming President Donald Trump said the new approach was "probably" due to threats he made against the technology mogul.

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Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking in Latest Bow to Trump

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 
Meta ends US fact-checking program, leaving partners blindsided  Meta scraps its longstanding fact-checking program in the United States, as its CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears to be mending fences with Donald Trump’s incoming second administration. 
Rappler statement on Meta ending fact-check program in the US  Rappler releases a statement on Wednesday, January 6…

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