Meta Announced Significant Shift in Free Speech Policy by Ending Third-Party Fact-Checking Program

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently declared a major change in its approach to content moderation on its platforms. The company is discontinuing its third-party fact-checking program, which aimed to combat misinformation by employing independent fact-checkers to review claims made in posts and articles. This significant move is seen as a pivotal step towards promoting free speech and reducing the influence of external fact-checking agencies on the dissemination of information.

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