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Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

The article from MSN discusses Meta's new approach to combating misinformation on its platforms, Instagram and Facebook, by introducing a feature similar to X's (formerly Twitter) Community Notes. This new system, called "Community Notes," allows users to add context or corrections to posts, aiming to provide more accurate information directly from the community. This shift comes as Meta phases out its previous reliance on third-party fact-checkers, which had been criticized for various reasons including bias and inefficiency. The change reflects a broader trend in social media towards user-driven content moderation and fact-checking, potentially reducing costs and increasing the speed of response to misinformation. However, the effectiveness of this community-based approach in managing misinformation remains to be seen, as it depends heavily on the community's engagement and the accuracy of the notes provided by users.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/meta-replaces-fact-checking-with-x-style-community-notes/ar-AA1x6VAr ]