Meta tests out putting fact-checking in users’ hands across Latin America

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What happened

Meta is expanding its shift away from professional fact-checking.

The tech giant announced it's trialling it's crowdsourced "Community Notes" system across 16 countries in Latin America.

Key facts

  • The tech giant announced it's trialling it's crowdsourced "Community Notes" system across 16 countries in Latin America.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:11:31 UTC.

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