Meta employees expressed their dissatisfaction in an internal employee forum, criticizing the company’s decision to end third-party fact-checking on its services just two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The information is from the channel CNBC.
Meta employees expressed concern about the message the company appears to be sending to .
One official commented that the decision suggests that “facts no longer matter” and that this is being mistaken for a victory for free speech.
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Another contributor expressed concern that the change could lead to an increase in racist and transphobic content on the platform, highlighting the potential negative impact on discussions about sensitive topics such as immigration and gender identity.
In addition to the end of fact-checking, Meta also announced the addition of , including Dana White, UFC CEO and longtime friend of Trump.
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White’s addition to the board was met with criticism and jokes among employees, who questioned the value that entertainment and automotive executives could bring to the company.
This move is seen as an attempt to please the new US government, especially after it was confirmed that Meta contributed US$1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
While criticism was prevalent, some employees supported the decision to end third-party fact-checking, praising X’s community rating system as a more accurate representation of the truth.
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Meta did not comment on employee reactions.
