Meta scraps fact-checking, brings back political content in latest Trump-friendly move
Publishing timestamp: 2025-01-07 13:17:29
Summary
Meta announced it will eliminate third-party fact-checking program and implement "Community Notes" model similar to Elon Musk's X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said company is bringing back political content and removing restrictions on subjects like immigration and gender. Meta is also moving its trust and safety teams to Texas and working with President Trump to push back on government censorship. Trump praised Meta's announcement and Meta's Oversight Board welcomed the changes.
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