Meta dumps independent fact-checkers, adopts Elon Musk's community notes Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is phasing out its reliance on independent fact-checkers, opting instead for a user-driven "community notes" system inspired by X (formerly Twitter). This change allows users to collaboratively assess the accuracy of posts, marking a significant shift in content moderation. In a video accompanying a blog post on Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained the decision, citing concerns about political bias in third-party moderation. "It's time to get back to our roots around free expression," he...