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Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Introduces Community Notes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will replace its third-party fact-checking program with a community-driven system similar to X’s Community Notes. The change applies to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, reflecting Meta’s pivot toward free expression and simpler policies. Zuckerberg cited election dynamics and concerns over moderation mistakes as key motivators. While the company will still focus on severe violations, it plans to ease content restrictions on polarizing issues like immigration and gender. Meta also plans to move its content moderation team to Texas and fine-tune its filters for higher accuracy. (Read More) (NBC News Rating)
Dana White Joins Meta Board Amid Strategic Shifts
UFC President Dana White is one of three new additions to Meta’s board of directors, alongside Exor CEO John Elkann and tech investor Charlie Songhurst. White expressed enthusiasm for social media and AI, emphasizing his interest in brand building. Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised the new members, citing their expertise in areas such as AI and wearables. This move coincides with Zuckerberg’s apparent efforts to strengthen ties with the incoming Trump administration, including Meta’s $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural fund. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
Microsoft Criticized for Google-Like Bing Search Page
Microsoft Bing faces criticism for allegedly misleading users by mimicking the design of Google’s search page. Reports indicate that some Bing search pages display Google-like doodles and fields, potentially confusing users. Microsoft labels these pages as “Sponsored,” with subtle indicators that users are still on Bing. Critics argue the tactic reduces bounce rates but damages transparency. Microsoft has employed similar naming strategies before, such as adopting “Performance Max” for a feature similar to Google’s ad campaign tool. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)
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