Meta ends fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US, raising concerns for journalism

Meta has announced it will end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S., replacing it with a crowd-sourced moderation system. This change will also remove restrictions on topics like immigration and gender, which Meta claims are outdated. Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa criticized the decision, stating it poses serious risks to journalism and democracy. She argued that the move could lead to a "world without facts," allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Meta has no plans to remove fact-checkers outside the U.S. but will implement other changes globally. Ressa emphasized the need for information integrity, calling this a crucial year for journalism.