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Fact-Checking Industry Faces Uncertain Future Amid Meta's Changes

Meta's decision to discontinue fact-checking raises concerns about the spread of misinformation and the pursuit of truth in public discourse.

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Meta has ‘heard the message’ from Trump, says whistleblower Frances Haugen

Mark Zuckerberg’s move to end factchecking in US reflects president-elect’s views on social media, says Haugen

The Guardian - UK

The 3 Kings of Buybacks in 2024: Can They Do It Again?

These stocks bought back the most stock in 2024. However, do these big S&P 500 names have what it takes to do so again in 2025?

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"I'm gonna save TikTok": Trump goes head to head with the Supreme Court in battle over Chinese-owned app

Donald Trump has issued an executive order to prevent TikTok from shutting down in the US, despite the Supreme Court ruling it posed a national security risk

Evening Standard

First Thing: Five people killed as firefighters struggle to contain LA blazes

Fires have consumed area the size of San Francisco. Plus, Trump shares video calling Netanyahu a ‘deep, dark son of a bitch’

The Guardian - UK

CEOs react to Zuckerberg’s message to Trump

Also: Trump considers "state of emergency," eBay stock soars on Facebook news.

Fortune

Royal arms, traffic jams and plastic bans – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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European Commission hit by EU court fine after breaking own data privacy rules

EU General Court hits European Commission with a fine for violating GDPR.

TechRadar

Meta's Updated 'Hateful Conduct Policy' Will Allow Users To Say LGBT Members Have 'Mental Illness'

Meta lets users call LGBTQ+ people mentally ill, citing 'free speech.' Critics fear this fuels hate and discrimination.

International Business Times UK

No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media — and the pursuit of truth?

The late New York Sen_ Daniel Patrick Moynihan put it this way decades ago: “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.”

The Independent UK

Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges

Meta says it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service

The Independent UK

Australia Frets Over Meta Halt To US Fact-checking

Australia is deeply concerned by Meta's decision to scrap US fact-check operations on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, a senior government minister said Thursday.

International Business Times

Mark Zuckerberg wore one of the rarest watches in the world, worth $900,000, while announcing the end of fact-checking at Meta

Greubel Forsey only makes two or three of the Hand Made 1 each year, which takes around 6,000 hours to construct.

Fortune

'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.

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EBay added $3 billion in market value in one day—thanks to rival Facebook Marketplace

The European Commission’s recent antitrust ruling against Meta also gets an assist.

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Meta Faces Backlash For Loosening Hate Speech Rules

Meta's policy changes under the second Trump administration raise concerns about increased hate speech and harm to vulnerable groups.

PC Gamer

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins the rush to kiss Trump's ring: 'I'd be delighted to go see him and congratulate him'

Just one problem: He hasn't been invited.

The Independent UK

Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites 'recent elections' as a catalyst

It wasn’t just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration

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The Guardian - US

Meta’s factchecking partners brace for layoffs

Meta has provided over $100m for certified organizations to conduct factchecks on its platforms since 2016

International Business Times

Campaigners Fear Spike In Hate Speech As Meta Lifts Restrictions

Tech giant Meta has rolled back restrictions around topics such as gender and sexual identity, a sweeping move advocacy groups fear will fuel hate speech.

The Guardian - UK

AI-generated ‘slop’ is slowly killing the internet, so why is nobody trying to stop it?

Low-quality ‘slop’ generated by AI is crowding out genuine humans across the internet, but instead of regulating it, platforms such as Facebook are positively encouraging it. Where does this end, asks Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: wildfires devastate LA suburbs, Germany’s warning to Trump, and a bizarre marsupial mole

At least two people are dead as firefighters struggle to keep huge blazes at bay

The Guardian - UK

Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts

Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and Threads

The Guardian - UK

Revisions of ‘hateful conduct’: what users can now say on Meta platforms

Meta has rewritten policies to allow different things to pass on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

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Cathie Wood Just Bought $10 Million of This Underrated AI Stock. Should You?

Cathie Wood just spent nearly $10 million buying AMD shares despite their recent price weakness. As the chipmaker struggles with AI market share and chip supply, does her purchase signal an opportunity for investors.

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