Meta has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in the U.S., opting instead for a community-driven model where users can flag misinformation. 
CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that this change aims to enhance free expression, suggesting that previous fact-checking efforts were perceived as politically biased and detrimental to public trust. 
As part of this policy shift, Meta plans to lift certain restrictions on topics such as immigration and gender, aligning with mainstream discourse. 
Additionally, the company intends to collaborate with the incoming U.S. administration to resist international censorship pressures on American companies. 
This move has garnered praise from some political figures, including House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, who commended Zuckerberg for ending censorship efforts and encouraged other tech companies to follow suit. 
However, critics express concern that relying on community-driven moderation may lead to increased misinformation and harmful content on Meta’s platforms. 
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