Meta is allowing users to opt out of part of its fact-checking program

Meta is allowing users to essentially opt out of part of its fact-checking program, which aims to “fight the spread of misinformation and provide people with more reliable information.” Previously, Meta automatically limited visibility of fact-checked content in feeds, but now, users can opt out of that misinformation-reduction measure.

This is the latest in a series of moderation-policy backslides from Meta, and other major social media companies, ahead of the 2024 election. 

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