Meta is replacing its third-party fact-checkers with a "community notes" system on Facebook and Instagram. This decision, announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aims to address concerns about perceived bias in fact-checking. Critics, however, warn of potential increases in misinformation and platform instability. The timing, coinciding with President-elect Trump's return to office, has fuelled speculation of political motivation, given Trump's past criticisms of Meta. Experts express anxieties about the removal of safeguards against harmful content and the potential for increased polarisation.
