Meta Shifts Focus: Content Moderation Moves to Texas, Fact-Checking Ditched
In a dramatic shift, Meta is overhauling its content moderation strategy, relocating teams to Texas and abandoning independent fact-checking in the US. CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues these changes are crucial for promoting "free expression," claiming California's perceived "bias" hinders unbiased content moderation. The Texas Move: A Shift in Perspective? Zuckerberg announced the relocation of Meta's content moderation teams to Texas, emphasizing the need to foster trust by operating in an environment less susceptible to perceived "bias." This move follows Elon Musk's relocation of X and SpaceX to Texas, although Musk's decision was partly influenced by his opposition to California's LGBTQ+ student support laws. While Meta cites concerns about "bias," the move raises questions about the potential impact of Texas's restrictive social policies. Employees in Texas will face bans on gender-affirming care for transgender minors and o…
