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Facebook's Shift in Fact-Checking and Its Consequences

Mark Zuckerberg's announcement earlier this year regarding a controversial change in Facebook's moderation approach has stirred significant debate. The decision to abandon professional fact-checking in favor of a user-driven moderation system signals a notable departure from traditional methods of managing misinformation on the social media platform. While this new approach is limited to the United States, it mirrors the community ratings utilized by the former social media giant.