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In the wake of Zuckerberg's announcement, the International Fact-Checking Network convened an emergency meeting. The fact-checking community has expressed outrage, claiming that their expertise is being undermined by what they view as Zuckerberg's capitulation to free speech advocates. Fact-checkers argue that their role is critical in combating misinformation, pointing to real-world consequences that can arise from false or misleading content online.
Yet, commentators like Robbie argue that the fact-checking system has become an excessive measure that stifles honest debate. As misinformation continues to pose a challenge, the debate stretches far beyond just social media standards and taps into the broader implications for discourse in society.