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Meta’s Fact-Checking Rollback: How It Threatens Online Expression and Truth
While some view this move as a win for free speech, critics argue it could endanger online expression, erode trust, and compromise democratic values.
Meta’s Fact-Checking Rollback: How It Threatens Online Expression and Truth
In today’s digital age, where social media shapes public discourse, Meta’s decision to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram has stirred widespread concern. While some view this move as a win for free speech, critics argue it could endanger online expression, erode trust, and compromise democratic values.
A Blow to Combating Misinformation
As a major player in the fight against misinformation, Meta’s fact-checking efforts, though imperfect, provided a vital layer of accountability during critical moments like elections and global crises. By discontinuing these measures, the company risks allowing misinformation to flourish unchecked.
Without accountability, false narratives can spread rapidly, with potentially harmful real-world consequences. Public health misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic and conspiracy…
