The new model, known in English as ‘Community Notes’, will allow users to flag potentially misleading posts that need more context, a task that has until now been done by experts and independent fact-checking organizations.
The multinational Meta, which has that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApphas announced that it is ending its data verification program with the accredited partners it uses. It will replace the system with a user notes system similar to that of the X Network.
This was announced by Meta’s representative, Mark Zuckerberg. He has indicated that for the time being the changes will only have an effect on USA.
The new model, known in English as ‘Community Notes’ (community notes) will allow Facebook or Instagram users to flag potentially misleading posts that need more context, a task that has until now been performed by experts and independent fact-checking organizations.
“We’re going to abolish fact-checkers and replace them with X-like community notes, starting with the United States,” Zuckerberg said. He has attributed the changes to a “changing political and social landscape and a desire to embrace freedom of expression.”
He has also claimed that the systems created by Meta to moderate their platforms “made too many mistakes”. He added that the company will continue to moderate content related to drugs, terrorism and child exploitation.
Source: EITB
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