Test will be limited to a group of up to 200,000 people, who can write both and evaluate notes on different content
The began a testing phase of the “community notes” on the platforms, and, focusing on the. This new functionality will allow users to add contextual information to posts to combat disinformation spread. The test will be limited to a group of up to 200,000 people, who will be able to write both and evaluate notes on different content. Each note will have a limit of 500 characters and should include a link that proves the information presented. The evaluations made by users will be anonymous, ensuring that the identity of the participants is not revealed. This initiative seeks to promote a safer and more informed environment on social networks.
The “community notes” will be available in six languages initially, with plans for the goal of expanding this functionality to other countries in the future. The company emphasizes that the system will be collaborative, without direct intervention in the selection of notes that will be displayed. Only contributions that are considered relevant by a diverse group of users will be published. This new approach comes after the goal has established partnerships with facts verification agencies since 2016.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends a strategy that prioritizes freedom of expression, replacing independent checkers with a collective moderation model. Importantly, the “community notes” will not affect the reach of posts receiving corrections. The technology behind this system is based on the X X system open source, which was developed in 2021. The goal plans to improve this functionality based on the feedback of users who participate in the tests, always seeking to improve the experience and effectiveness of the feature.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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