Meta’s fact-checking changes are just what Trump’s FCC head asked for
The operator of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads has been backing off moderation recently, and fact-checking has always been contentious. But it’s probably smart to do it two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office — and nominates a Federal Communications Commission head who’s threatened the company over it.
Meta ends fact checks, will adopt X-style ‘community notes’ in Trump era
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ends fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in favor of community notes, calling the recent election “a cultural tipping point.”
Meta shelves fact-checking in policy reversal ahead of Trump administration
Social media company Meta Platforms on Tuesday scrapped its U.S. fact-checking program and reduced curbs on discussions around contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity, bowing to criticism from conservatives as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second time.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Prompting Fears of Misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will move to a Community Notes system as the company prepares for Donald Trump's presidency.
Meta ditches fact checking for community notes - just like on X
Facebook owner Meta is killing off its current third-party fact-checking process in favor of a new system similar to the community notes used by X, formerly Twitter. Also known as Community Notes, Meta's process will take a more hands-off approach,
Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump
CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's previous content moderation policies "censorship," repeating talking points from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies.
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FCC Approvals on Upcoming Mergers and Acquisitions
Under Republican administrations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has historically taken a more permissive approach to approving ...
The Morning After: FCC’s attempt to restore net neutrality didn't work
The Sixth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the FCC does not have the "statutory authority" to implement net ...
Neutered: Federal court strikes down FCC authority to impose net neutrality rules
The Federal Communications Commission's long-standing effort to establish stronger oversight of the internet was dealt a ...
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The Eleventh Circuit Scrutinizes the FCC’s One-to-One Consent Rule
On December 18, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument in Insurance Marketing Coalition Limited ...
Biden Administration Takes Blow As FCC Net Neutrality Rule Struck Down By Federal Appeals Court
The ruling stated the FCC lacked authority to restore net neutrality rules from 2024 that would speed up access to others ...
Paramount, Skydance Ask FCC to Dismiss ‘Unwarranted’ and ‘Meritless’ Objections to $8 Billion Merger
The deal, which is on track to close in the first half of 2025, is currently under review by the agency due to a required ...
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FCC’s ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules Struck Down. Could This Mean Slower Internet for Schools?
Many schools fear that without the policy protection internet service providers could slow down the flow of content to ...
FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Blocked By Federal Appeals Court
The FCC under President Barack Obama passed the most robust set of net neutrality rules, establishing their legal footing by ...
Federal court strikes down FCC net neutrality rules. What it means for using the internet
A federal appeals court has struck down the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules. Here's what it means ...
Federal court hands ISPs a big win after striking down FCC's net neutrality rules
A federal court has rejected an FCC rule that would prevent ISPs from blocking or throttling internet traffic to certain ...
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What’s up with… Openreach, FCC, Microsoft
BT’s Openreach snags rural broadband deals worth £289mFCC kickstarts spectrum auction to raise $3bn for rip-and-replace ...
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FCC net neutrality rule among first to fall in Loper Bright decision’s aftermath
No longer bound by deference to regulators, a Sixth Circuit panel ruled that the Biden administration cannot enforce stricter regulation policy on internet service providers.