Are tech firms giving up on policing their platforms?

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 265, n. 3526. P. 16 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stokel-walker, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

Meta, the owner of Facebook, is shifting towards crowdsourcing for content moderation, following in the footsteps of Twitter. This move involves replacing fact-checkers with community notes, with the aim of simplifying policies and promoting free expression. While some studies suggest that community notes can reduce the spread of harmful content, researchers caution that they should complement, not replace, fact-checking efforts. The shift towards crowdsourced moderation comes amidst concerns about the effectiveness of this approach and its potential impact on combating misinformation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/01, Vol. 265, Issue 3526, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)00085-5
  • Accession Number:182227351
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