Social Media

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently decided to discontinue its third-party fact-checking program in the United States. Instead, the company is implementing "Community Notes," a user-driven system similar to the model used by Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter). Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended this move, asserting that third-party moderation had become "too politically biased."

The social media landscape is undergoing rapid change, with video content emerging as the dominant force in user engagement. As TikTok dominance faces uncertainty in the US due to potential bans and regulatory challenges, platforms like Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter) are seizing the opportunity to introduce new features aimed at capturing the growing demand for short form, vertical videos. This shift reflects a broader trend where video content is now at the heart of social media strategies, reshaping user experiences.