The "We are the Media Now!" narrative by Elon Musk seems to be more embraced by the masses now than having "Middle Men" determine what should or should not be said. 

Both methods have their strengths and weaknesses, as Cherie has pointed out in the article, but a 50/50 middle ground with both methods applied in my view will be most ideal and sustainable.

Or is it just a cost-cutting move by Zuckerberg like Elon did with the Twitter Team? 

On Wed, Jan 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM David Indeje via KICTANet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Dear Listers,

Meta's recent decision to replace its third-party fact-checking program with a "Community Notes" system has sent shockwaves through the tech world and raised serious concerns about the future of online discourse.

While CEO Mark Zuckerberg frames this shift as a return to "foundational principles of free speech," critics argue that it prioritizes unchecked freedom over responsible content moderation.

This move has significant implications, including:

• Increased Risk of Misinformation
• Heightened Concerns Over Hate Speech
• Potential for Political Manipulation

Cherie Oyier, Programs Officer-Women’s Digital Rights, KICTANet says this shift away from responsible content moderation poses a serious threat to the integrity of online discourse and raises critical questions about the role of technology companies in upholding democratic values.  https://www.kictanet.or.ke/meta-ditches-fact-checkers-sparks-global-debate-on-free-speech/

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