Meta has discontinued its factchecking program in the U.S. and rolled back content moderation policies aimed at hate speech, likely increasing harmful content.
This policy shift appears to align with Donald Trump’s influence, following a visit to Trump and substantial financial support for his inauguration.
The changes bring concerns about a rise in conspiracy theories and hate speech, particularly affecting marginalized groups like immigrants and LGBTQ+ communities.
Critics argue that Meta is moving towards a friction-free oligarchy, where political pressure dictates platform rules, sidelining factual accountability.
The modifications reflect a broader trend in which social media platforms become tools for political agendas, threatening the integrity of discourse online.