Meta tests Community Notes feature in the U.S

Meta will begin testing its Community Notes feature in the U.S. next week. This new system allows users to write and rate notes on content, moving away from third-party fact-checking. Experts warn it may be exploited by disinformation groups. Research shows that similar systems, like those on X, still rely heavily on fact-checkers. Despite claims of improvement, many proposed notes are not published, especially on polarized topics. Meta's approach may not effectively reduce bias, as users often target political opponents. During the testing phase, contributors must be over 18 and have accounts in good standing. Community Notes will not face distribution penalties, raising concerns about the potential for misinformation to spread without consequences.