No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media — and the pursuit of truth?
The late New York Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan put it this way decades ago: “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.”
Meta ends fact-checking. Here’s how to find the truth on social media.
Meta’s shift away from fact checking will require changes for the billions of people who use Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Here’s how they can tell truth from fiction.
In the social media wars, Bluesky is destroying Truth Social
Bluesky surpassed Truth Social’s monthly users. That’s a major win for one app, and a death knell for the other.
We Do Not Censor Social Media, EU Says in Response to Meta
Zuckerberg said Meta would get rid of fact-checkers for Facebook, Instagram and Threads, starting in the United States, and replace it with a "community notes" system similar to t
Meta eliminates social media fact-checking system, sparking fears of more online hate
Meta's announcement that it would scrap its fact-checking system was hailed by some, but it also prompted fears that it will allow more online hate.
Meta’s Disinterest in Fact Checking Will Change the Internet
Mark Zuckerberg’s new edgy vibe has extended to shrugging off the need for independent Facebook and Instagram fact-checkers. But
Meta's fact-checking rollback ushers in a new, chaotic era for social media
To researchers who have studied moderation efforts and platforms, it’s the most recent move toward a more freewheeling and unbridled social media environment.
As Meta drops its fact-checkers, how to teach your kid what to believe on social media
Even before Meta dropped fact-checkers, it could be hard to know what to believe on social media. Parents can help kids sort through posts to learn what’s true.
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Truth Social Sees a Post-Election Bump, But Bluesky Is Growing Faster
Despite the fact that it was founded by the president-elect, Truth Social is still somewhat of a niche social network.
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Trump Escaped Consequences. Now He’s Running From the Truth.
Trump has evaded consequences for his crimes—those alleged and those for which he was convicted—but his efforts to evade the ...
CNN chose ‘theater over truth’ and ‘destroyed the life of an American Patriot,’ lawyer says to kick off trial
Zachary Young’s legal team accused CNN of choosing "theater over truth" in a desperate attempt to drive ratings, which "destroyed the life of an American Patriot" on Tuesday.
Trump Goes On Puzzling Truth Social Rant About California Wildfires
In 2018, after the Camp Fire in Northern California killed 85 people, destroyed 18,000 structures, and burned 95% of the town of Paradise in the deadliest wildfire in state history, then-President ...
Trae the Truth’s New Year miracle: The rapper speaks on being reunited with his missing daughter after months of heartbreak
The Houston rapper’s ordeal recently came to an end and he thanks God for making a way, highlighting overlooked struggles ...
Meghan Markle Choosing 'Truth' Over 'Peace' Goes Viral
Meghan Markle saying "I can't have peace without truth" as she described choosing a New Year word went viral on TikTok.
The Unfortunate Truth About President-Elect Donald Trump's Social Security Plan
Trump's campaign promises are somewhat near-sighted when it comes to maintaining the value of Social Security. The ...
The truth about HMPV panic, according to experts — and how it really compares to COVID
News of a respiratory virus spreading in China and footage of crowded hospitals has predictably led to panic among the people ...