Meta Abandons Third-Party Fact-Checking in Controversial Move to User-Based System
Meta announces major shift from professional fact-checking to crowdsourced verification across its platforms, sparking concerns about misinformation spread. Critics and experts warn the decision could enable unchecked proliferation of false information and hate speech, particularly impacting marginalized communities.
Meta Plans to Populate Facebook and Instagram with AI-Generated Bot Accounts
Meta unveils controversial plans to integrate AI-generated accounts across its social platforms, complete with profiles and content-sharing capabilities. The initiative aims to attract younger users but faces criticism over potential misinformation risks and impact on authentic human interactions.
Threads Surges to 275 Million Monthly Active Users, Challenging Social Media Landscape
Meta's Threads platform reaches 275 million monthly active users, growing by 75 million in just three months. The rapid expansion positions Threads as a formidable alternative to X, while introducing new features and addressing moderation challenges.
Meta's Strategic Shift: Targeted Layoffs Across Key Platforms
Meta initiates focused layoffs affecting WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, marking a departure from previous mass reductions. This strategic realignment impacts notable employees and signals a more nuanced approach to organizational management.