FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Why the Claim is Misleading: Conclusion:The claim contains elements of truth regarding Meta’s prioritization of engagement and challenges with misinformation. However, it exaggerates and oversimplifies the…