Meta abandons third-party fact-checkers in favor of X-style community notes, citing “cultural tipping point” and mainstream discourse priorities. Represents major tech platform policy realignment following 2024 election.
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Meta ends fact-checking program
EventMeta abandons third-party fact-checkers in favor of community notes, representing a major tech platform policy realignment following the 2024 election.
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January 7, 2025
Meta ends fact-checking program
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