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Mark Zuckerberg Takes Cue From Elon Musk, Says Meta Will Replace Fact-Checkers With X-Like Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram and Its Other Platforms (Watch Video)

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared plans to prioritise free expression, simplify policies, and replace fact-checkers with Community Notes similar to Elon Musk-run X, addressing online harm concerns.

Mark Zuckerberg Takes Cue From Elon Musk, Says Meta Will Replace Fact-Checkers With X-Like Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram and Its Other Platforms (Watch Video)

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a video on January 7, 2024, and emphasised the importance of free expression on social media. He stated that he started social media platforms to give people a voice but acknowledged growing concerns about online harm. Zuckerberg highlighted the company’s goal to simplify policies, reduce errors, and refocus on free expression. He addressed issues like drug abuse, terrorism, and child exploitation, pointing to Meta’s commitment to handle these problems responsibly. He further announced a major policy shift, revealing that Meta will replace fact-checkers with Community Notes, similar to Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter), starting in the US. Elon Musk Calls George Soros ‘Magneto’ on X, Says He Is Mutant of Great Power Who Hates Humanity in Response to His Active Involvement in Politics.

Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta Will Replace Fact-Checkers With X-Like Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram

 

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