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Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram explode after Meta ends fact-checking | TechCrunch
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7m ago
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In response to Meta's decision to end its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation, Google searches on deleting Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have surged in the U.S. The policy changes have sparked backlash due to concerns about increased misinformation and hateful content. Searches for alternatives like Bluesky and Mastodon have also risen. Critics argue the changes are politically motivated, aiming to cater to the incoming Trump administration and avoid retaliation.
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Meta eliminates DEI programs
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7m ago
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Meta is dismantling its major Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, citing shifts in the legal and policy landscape in the U.S. Companies like Microsoft and Zoom are following suit. Lawsuits have targeted DEI initiatives focused on Black and Latino communities. Additionally, Meta plans to reduce fact-checking on its platforms. This decision has led to a spike in Google searches on deleting Meta accounts after Zuckerberg's announcement, indicating user dissatisfaction.
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Meta expanding fact-checking to Threads ahead of US, India elections
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1y ago
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Meta (formerly Facebook) is expanding its fact-checking program to the Threads platform ahead of the US and India general elections next year. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the move, stating that the company aims to allow fact-checking partners to review and rate misinformation on Threads independently. Meta recently provided users on Instagram and Facebook with more controls over content sensitivity and fact-checking. The company is extending these controls to Threads, allowing users to choose the default level of demotions for fact-checked content in their feed. Fact-checkers will soon be able to review and rate false content on Threads directly.
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Mint Primer | Fact and fiction: (Un)importance of fact-checkers
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6m ago
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Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the end of independent fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, favoring 'community notes' akin to those on Elon Musk's X platform, sparking concerns over unchecked misinformation. Critics argue fact-checking is essential for thwarting divisive content globally. While Meta has 11 fact-checking partners in India, the effectiveness sans human intervention is questionable. Indian laws require social media due diligence but don't mandate human fact-checking, leaving platforms vulnerable to political manipulation.
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Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact-checking
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7m ago
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Australia is concerned over Meta's decision to end US fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, fearing increased misinformation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted the danger to democracy and public mental health. Meta plans to replace fact-checkers with community posts, starting in the U.S. Australia's efforts to curb misinformation include investing in reliable news and implementing social media restrictions. However, Australia's local fact-checking contract remains unaffected by Meta's U.S. change.
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Meta to end US fact-checking programme on Monday
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4m ago
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Meta is ending its US fact-checking programme, to be replaced by "Community Notes" across Facebook, Threads, and Instagram. This feature allows users to provide context to potentially misleading posts, inspired by a similar approach on X (formerly Twitter). The shift, announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aims to enhance free expression. Meta's fact-checking initiative, launched in 2016, was initially designed to address misinformation following criticism during the US presidential election.
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How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads | TechCrunch
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6m ago
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In light of Meta’s changes to content moderation and fact-checking policies, many users seek to delete their Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts. Criticism has risen against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for promoting misinformation and political bias. Users can download their data before deletion and need to follow specific steps for permanent account removal. The process differs slightly for each platform, requiring users to ensure their data is backed up as per their preference.
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Meta partners with PTI to expand its fact checking programme in India
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1y ago
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has partnered with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to combat misinformation in India. PTI will contribute to the fact-checking efforts, helping to identify and rate content across Meta's platforms. With this partnership, India becomes the country with the most third-party fact-checking partners for Meta, totaling 12. The company aims to build a global network of nearly 100 fact-checking partners to tackle viral misinformation in over 60 languages. Additionally, Meta is taking measures to ensure the integrity of its platforms ahead of the Indian general elections, including transparency around AI-generated content and the activation of an Elections Operations Center.
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Tech giants skip Brazil disinformation hearing
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6m ago
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Representatives from tech giants like Meta and Google skipped a Brazil government hearing on social media disinformation. This follows tensions over Meta’s reduced controls on misinformation on Instagram and Facebook and Brazil’s past decision to block Elon Musk’s X platform for non-compliance. The hearing highlighted concerns over hate speech and Meta’s end of US fact-checking, viewed as favoring ideological stances, raising fears about broader implications globally for disinformation management.
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President Biden blasts 'shameful' Meta decision to scrap US fact-checking
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7m ago
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U.S. President Joe Biden criticized Meta's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, calling it "really shameful." Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to replace fact-checking with "Community Notes," citing concerns over political bias and censorship. The International Fact-Checking Network warned of potential global harm, affecting political stability and increasing misinformation. Critics, including the U.N. rights chief, argue against the move, highlighting the real-world consequences of unchecked misinformation. Concerns grow about hate speech and content moderation.
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Meta ends its DEI programmes days before Trump's inauguration
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7m ago
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Meta is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes, including those for hiring, training and picking suppliers, the company said. In a memo about its decision, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company cited a "shifting legal and policy landscape". The move comes days before Donald Trump's inauguration. Meta is also ending its fact-checking programme which was criticised by Trump.
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