Meta replaces fact-checking with "community notes," following X’s model, amid US political pressures and antitrust probes
Meta will increase posts on controversial topics like immigration and religion, reversing its 2021 policy
Introduced in 2016, fact-checking flagged false posts and downgraded misinformation in news feeds
X’s "community notes" has increased hate speech and abuse since its introduction under Elon Musk
Revenue-sharing on X rewards controversial posts, risking misinformation and attacks on public figures
Meta’s decision risks spreading hate speech and misinformation, undermining public interest globally