Meta Platforms Inc. is gearing up to launch its Community Notes program, a crowd-sourced fact-checking system inspired by Elon Musk’s X, on March 18. The tech giant plans to implement Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
The announcement was made by Meta in a blog post on its official website. This move comes after CEO Mark Zuckerberg mentioned in January that Meta’s third-party fact-checkers had shown signs of political bias. Meta’s Community Notes will leverage X’s open-source algorithm to enhance its own fact-checking capabilities.
According to Meta, they will initially use X’s algorithm as the foundation for their rating system. This approach will enable Meta to improve and customize the system for their platforms over time. The company expressed its commitment to building on X’s model and enhancing it for their specific needs.
While Meta acknowledges the potential for future iterations of the Community Notes system, they believe that their X-inspired fact-checking system will be less biased compared to the previous third-party program. By utilizing X’s open-source algorithm, Meta aims to leverage existing research and expertise to refine their fact-checking process.
Despite Meta’s optimism about the Community Notes program, experts have raised concerns about the shift to a crowd-sourced fact-checking system. Some critics warn that removing third-party fact-checkers could undermine the credibility of information on Meta’s platforms. Dan Evon of RumorGuard highlighted the importance of fact-checkers in providing context and combating misinformation.
Overall, Meta’s decision to adopt a community-driven fact-checking approach has sparked debates within the tech community. As the company prepares to launch Community Notes, it remains to be seen how this new system will impact the dissemination of accurate information on social media platforms.
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