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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7, 2025, that the company would no longer partner with third-party fact-checking organizations. This decision marks a significant shift in Meta's approach to content moderation, which has been a subject of controversy in recent years. Concerns About Censorship and Bias Zuckerberg cited concerns about censorship and bias, echoing talking points from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies. He claimed that fact-checkers have been "too politically biased" and have "destroyed more trust than they've created." <h2>Fact-Checkers Push Back</h2> However, fact-checkers have pushed back against these accusations, arguing that they adhere to a code of principles that ensures transparency and nonpartisanship. Implications for Online Misinformation Meta's decision to end its partnership with fact-checkers has been met with criticism from experts, who argue that this move will undermine efforts to combat mi...