Meta has decided to stop using third party fact checkers on their social media platforms: Explainer 09 Jan
In this photo illustration, the Facebook logo seen displayed on a smartphone and the Meta logo in the background. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the social media giant will reduce censorship, begin recommending more political content, and remove fact-checkers, replacing them with "community notes similar to X", on Facebook. (Photo by Vuk Valcic / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) *** Strictly for editorial news purposes only *** Source: SIPA USA / Vuk Valcic / SOPA Images/Vuk Valcic / SOPA Images/Sipa USA
Social media giant Meta has decided to stop using third-party fact-checkers on their US platforms, among a series of measures it says is aimed at boosting political content and free speech. There are concerns about what this change means for Australian users, particularly ahead of a federal election this year. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.
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