Meta is changing its content moderation policies, now allowing posts that include derogatory statements targeting immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other groups. Internal training materials obtained by The Intercept illustrate the extent of these changes, which critics say disproportionately harm vulnerable communities.
The changes are part of a broader policy shift that includes the suspension of the company's fact-checking program, which Meta has claimed will "allow more speech by lifting restrictions." The program will now be replaced by X-style community notes as part of a slate of changes targeting "censorship" and embracing "free expression."
