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Meta’s Fact-checking Decision Sets Off Alarm Bells in India
- The Economic Times |
- Polity and Governance |
- 2025-01-10
- Misinformation
- Fact-Checking
Meta has halted its third-party fact-checking program in the US, shifting to user-generated community notes to verify content. Experts warn this could increase misinformation on Meta's platforms, potentially impacting India's social media landscape in the future.
Meta’s Shift from Third-Party Fact-Checking to Community Notes
Meta has decided to discontinue its third-party fact-checking program in the US, transitioning to a system of user-generated community notes to verify content. This shift raises concerns about potential increases in misinformation and disinformation on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Community Notes System
- Origin: Popularized by Elon Musk.
- Functionality: Operates through contributors who evaluate and rate content accuracy based on various parameters.
- Criticism: Lacks the depth and rigor of professional fact-checking, which may affect the quality of information.
Expert Opinions and Concerns
- Emphasizes an increase in conflict and authoritarianism that feeds on disinformation, generating unwarranted fears.
- Highlights the potential negative impact on users seeking accurate information for daily decision-making.
- Fact-checkers adhere to a Code of Principles emphasizing non-partisanship and transparency.
Potential Impact on India
- Current Status: Meta collaborates with nearly a dozen fact-checking companies in India for content verification on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
- Future Concerns: Experts fear the removal of professional fact-checkers in India could have more severe consequences.