Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style ‘Community Notes’ system on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the United States, replacing it with a "Community Notes" system. 

Similar to the model used on Elon Musk's X, the system will allow users on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to flag posts they believe require additional context, shifting responsibility away from independent fact-checkers.

Zuckerberg stated the decision stems from concerns over biases in expert fact-checking and its impact on free expression. "A program intended to inform too often became a tool to censor," the company said, acknowledging that its content management efforts had become error-prone and frustrating for users.

Meta plans to phase in Community Notes over the next few months and refine the system throughout the year. Additionally, the company will stop demoting fact-checked content and replace full-screen warnings with labels that provide users with supplemental information about flagged posts.