President Joe Biden criticized Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program, calling it shameful and allowing for the spread of misinformation. This move was also criticized by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who highlighted the impact of disinformation during wildfires. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the decision, citing pressure from Biden administration officials to remove content, and announced a shift towards a user-driven system for fact-checking. Zuckerberg expressed regrets about past government pressure to remove posts and mentioned a donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund after meeting with him. The White House did not respond to these remarks. Overall, Biden’s comments reflect concerns about the consequences of allowing misinformation to go unchecked on social media platforms.
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