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Meta Unveils Community Notes for Threads: User-Driven Fact-Checking Comes to Instagram's Twitter Rival

Meta Unveils Community Notes for Threads: User-Driven Fact-Checking Comes to Instagram’s Twitter Rival

Meta Unveils Plans for Community Notes on Threads, Shifting Away from Fact-Checkers

In a significant move, Meta has announced plans to replace traditional fact-checkers with a Community Notes feature on its Threads platform, mirroring a system similar to that used by X (formerly Twitter). This development comes as the social media giant aims to enhance user engagement and content moderation.

Leaked screenshots from tech insider Alessandro Paluzzi offer a glimpse into the potential design and functionality of Community Notes on Threads. The images suggest users will be able to initiate a Community Note through a three-dot menu on individual posts, with contributions remaining anonymous.

An Instagram help center page screenshot, also shared by Paluzzi, displays a waitlist button for Community Notes. However, it’s worth noting that this page appears different from current live versions, and Meta has not yet responded to requests for comment on the new feature.

According to Meta’s announcement, the rollout of Community Notes will begin in the United States over the coming months, with ongoing improvements expected throughout the year. Interestingly, a report by Alex Heath indicates that Community Notes was not initially part of Meta’s product roadmap, suggesting a recent shift in strategy.

Alongside this new feature, Meta has also decided to relax certain content restrictions. Topics such as immigration and gender will see fewer limitations, and the company plans to reintroduce “civil content” across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

In a related development, Instagram head Adam Mosseri recently demonstrated in a video how users can adjust their visibility of political content on Threads, further emphasizing Meta’s focus on user-controlled content experiences.

As Meta continues to evolve its approach to content moderation and user engagement, the introduction of Community Notes on Threads marks a significant step towards a more community-driven platform. The coming months will likely reveal more details about this feature and its impact on the Threads user experience.