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Australia Frets Over Meta Halt To US Fact-checking

Meta has said it will end fact-checking operations on its Facebook and Instagram platforms (Credit: AFP)

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.

Australia -- which has been at the forefront of efforts to rein in social media giants -- was worried about a surge of false information spreading on social media, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.

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