Meta has announced that users of Threads and Instagram will no longer be able to opt out of political content from non-followed accounts. This move is part of Meta’s reorientation towards ‘free expression’, as it aims to cater to what…
Meta has announced that users of Instagram and Threads will no longer have the option to opt out of political content from accounts they do not follow. This change is part of the company’s shift towards ‘free expression’ and will…
The French government has voiced concerns regarding Meta’s decision to discontinue fact-checking programs in the United States. A representative from the French Foreign Ministry emphasized that freedom of expression cannot be conflated with the right to disseminate disputed content without…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram led by Mark Zuckerberg, is changing its approach by eliminating its truth verification department and allowing controversial discussions on political, gender, immigration, and racial issues. This shift parallels actions by Elon Musk…
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced significant changes to the content policies of Facebook and Instagram, reflecting a shift towards a more conservative approach. The company will end its partnership with independent fact-checkers and remove restrictions on discussing immigration and…
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of Meta’s oversight board and former Danish Prime Minister, expressed deep concerns about the company’s decision to eliminate fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram. She highlighted potential dangers for minority groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, due to the…
Mark Zuckerberg announced the discontinuation of Meta’s fact-checking service in the United States, citing political bias among fact-checkers. The company plans to replace this with a community notes system similar to Twitter’s, raising concerns among fact-checking advocates about misinformation proliferation….
Meta, the tech giant led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has initiated steps to relax content moderation rules within the European Union by submitting a risk analysis to the European Commission. This follows recent announcements in the U.S. regarding changes in…
In a recent radio interview, Angelos Syrigos, a Greek politician and law professor, commented on Donald Trump’s controversial statements regarding Greenland and the Panama Canal. Syrigos highlighted the strategic significance of both regions, emphasizing their geopolitical importance and the challenges…
Meta’s decision to stop independent fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram has raised concerns among internet safety advocates, as it comes ahead of Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the presidency. The move has been criticized for undermining content moderation at a…
Meta is discontinuing the use of independent fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram, opting instead for a user-driven ‘community notes’ system. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that third-party moderation was too politically biased, and this change is seen as an effort…
The article investigates how Facebook, now operating under the Meta brand, manages the dissemination of facts and information on its platform. It discusses the challenges and strategies employed by the company to ensure that users are exposed to accurate content…
