Meta's Shift Away from Fact-Checking: A Threat to Accurate Health Information?
2025-01-10
MSN
Meta's decision to end third-party fact-checking and introduce community notes has sparked concerns among experts, who warn that this move could lead to a surge in health and medical misinformation online. With the spread of false information on social media, the consequences for public health could be severe. As the platform becomes more reliant on community-driven moderation, the risk of misinformation spreading increases, posing a significant threat to the dissemination of accurate health information and reliable medical news. This shift highlights the need for effective strategies to combat misinformation and ensure the integrity of online health content.
