Meta has announced a significant change in its approach to content moderation, shifting the responsibility to users. This decision, revealed by Mark Zuckerberg, aligns with a model similar to that of X (formerly Twitter), where users will now play a key role in verifying information on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Previously, Meta relied on over 90 external organizations to assess the accuracy of content in more than 60 languages. This professional verification system, which has been in place for years, is set to be dismantled.
Under the new model, users will utilize Community Notes, a feature that allows them to respond to posts and correct misinformation collaboratively. Zuckerberg stated that this transition will begin in the United States.
However, this move has raised concerns about accountability. Critics argue that this model places the burden of truth on users, potentially allowing misinformation to persist if not addressed by the community.
EU and UK legislators have already voiced their disapproval of Meta's decision. Zuckerberg has described Europe as a region increasingly burdened by laws that he views as censorship, specifically referencing the Digital Services Act, which imposes stricter regulations on online content.