Meta's Fact-Checking Initiative Expands to Threads App

Meta's Threads will introduce a setting that allows users to control the amount of fact-checked content they see in their feed. The three levels of control, ranging from "Don't reduce" to "Reduce more," will affect the ranking of posts containing false or misleading information. While the feature aims to address misinformation, concerns about censorship have been raised. Meta uses third-party fact-checkers to rate content on Instagram and Facebook, and these ratings will now apply indirectly to Threads. The move comes as Meta faces pressure to moderate its platforms due to legal requirements and advertiser concerns.