Meta announced plans to replace its fact-checking program with a community-driven approach like X’s Community Notes. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the change reflects a commitment to free speech and simplified content moderation, acknowledging the challenges of managing large-scale moderation systems.
The move has raised alarms among advocacy groups like Cyberwell, which combats online antisemitism. Its director, Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, criticized the decision, warning it could lead to increased hate speech and harassment on Meta platforms. “This change means more hate speech, more silos, and less effective platform responses,” she said.
Meta’s previous system relied on third-party fact-checkers. Zuckerberg argued that complex moderation systems led to too many errors, explaining, “We’ll catch less bad stuff but reduce accidental censorship.” Critics worry this shift places the burden on users to report harmful content. Antisemitism has surged since October’s Israel-Hamas war, heightening concerns over Meta’s policy changes.
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