Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled significant changes for Meta’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The updates aim to enhance free expression, adjust content moderation, and personalize political content for users.
A Community Notes system, inspired by X’s model, will involve the community in flagging misleading posts. Meta will phase out independent fact-checkers in the U.S. while ensuring notes reflect diverse perspectives. Zuckerberg emphasized simplifying policies and reducing moderation errors to restore trust.
Meta will ease restrictions on political topics like immigration and gender identity while focusing automated moderation on severe issues like terrorism. Minor violations will rely on user reports before enforcement. Enhanced tools, including AI models and additional staff, will assist in appeals and enforcement decisions.
Users will gain more control over political content on their timelines, with civic posts ranked like regular content. Trust and safety teams are relocating within the U.S. to improve response times.
