US EditionMeta fact-checking program to officially end Monday
- Meta will officially end its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. On April 7, 2025, transitioning to a Community Notes system on its platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
- Mark Zuckerberg announced this change in January, stating it aims to provide a less biased and more scalable approach.
- President Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr praised Meta's decision to end the fact-checking program, calling it a positive development.
- Community Notes will allow users to add context to potentially misleading posts, but it will take time for the algorithm to improve.
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Meta fact-checking program to officially end Monday
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