Reported at www.theguardian.com: Australian politicians and experts have expressed concern over Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, fearing it will exacerbate the spread of misinformation and hate speech.

Mark Zuckerberg claims this move aligns with a renewed focus on free expression, particularly in response to the incoming Trump administration, which critics argue is a dangerous shift.

Leaders like Australian Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young warn that the absence of rigorous fact-checking will create an unsafe online environment, especially for vulnerable communities.