Facebook and Instagram's parent company, Meta, is moving away from fact-checking posts, adopting a community-driven system called “Community Notes.” Chris Wright, partner and co-founder, joined KATV-7 to discuss what the move may mean for users.

Impacts include:

• The potential for unvetted information: With less formal fact-checking, users may encounter more misleading or inaccurate posts, placing greater responsibility on individuals to assess credibility.
  An increased need for digital literacy: Users must critically evaluate sources, cross-check claims and be cautious when sharing content.
• Greater empowerment: Community Notes allows users to contribute context or flag misleading posts, giving the public a more active role in shaping online discourse.
• New data and privacy considerations: As platforms rely more on user judgment, individuals must protect their personal information and stay up to date on how social networks may use online interactions.

Today, social media platforms increasingly place responsibility on their users rather than internal or third-party checks. While community-driven moderation can provide valuable context, it also requires social media users to be more informed and proactive in protecting their data. Users must balance the benefits of open expression with the potential risks by staying vigilant and practicing cyber hygiene.

Watch the full segment on the KATV website.