From www.sbs.com.au: Meta’s recent decision to eliminate third-party fact-checkers on its US platforms has raised concerns among Australian experts and politicians, warning of potential implications for content moderation.

Mark Zuckerberg framed the change as a move to enhance political content and free speech, which critics argue could amplify harmful rhetoric and misinformation, particularly ahead of Australia’s federal election.

While Zuckerberg states the policy is currently limited to the US, experts believe it signifies a broader ideological shift that could ultimately affect users globally.