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

A report from France 24 — English focuses on “Update: Meta tests out putting fact-checking in users’ hands across Latin America” and sets out the main development contained in the supplied source material.

Meta is expanding its shift away from professional fact-checking. The report also notes that The tech giant announced it's trialling it's crowdsourced "Community Notes" system across 16 countries in Latin America. Meta states the system is expected to only fully roll out once it is confident it works, but critics warn that with misinformation, manipulated images and AI-generated content spreading rapidly, crowdsourced checks may come too late to prevent false claims from reaching millions. Vedika Bahl explains the risks.

Any statements, estimates or characterisations remain attributed to the people or organisations identified by the source. The excerpt alone does not provide a complete documentary record or necessarily include responses from every party involved.

Official statements or subsequent reporting may add context as the story develops. For now, this account is confined to information directly supported by the provided headline and excerpt.