Oversight Board asks Meta not to replace fact-checking with Community Notes

The Oversight Board of Meta has requested the company not to replace its fact-checking programme with Community Notes, according to a statement seen by AFP. Meta announced on Wednesday that it had begun testing the crowdsourcing system in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, intending to eventually replace its professional fact-checking program with partner organizations in the region.

However, the Oversight Board cautioned that Community Notes may not adequately replace fact-checking, as they often rely on fact-checking themselves. The board emphasized that Community Notes could contribute to real-world harms that Meta has a responsibility to avoid or remedy, urging the company to use all appropriate tools to address misinformation while protecting free expression and addressing potential harms.

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