Meta Introduces Anonymous Community Notes to Threads: A Step Towards User-Driven Fact-Checking

Meta is bringing Community Notes to Threads, allowing users to anonymously add context to posts, inspired by a similar feature on X (formerly Twitter).

4 months ago

Meta's Community Notes Coming to Threads

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a series of changes to the company’s platforms, including Instagram and Threads. A significant update is the introduction of a Community Notes feature, inspired by X (formerly Twitter). This feature allows users to write anonymous notes on any post, providing background information, tips, or insights that can help clarify potentially misleading content.

Implementation Details

Hidden in the Threads App: Developer Alessandro Paluzzi discovered the Community Notes feature hidden within the Threads app for iPhone.
Anonymous Contributions: Users can submit notes anonymously, and if rated helpful, these notes will be published on the post.
Support Article: The interface redirects users to an Instagram support article that explains the feature in more detail.
Join Waitlist: A button is available for users to join the Community Notes program waitlist.

Objectives and Rollout

Meta aims to give a diverse range of perspectives in deciding when posts are potentially misleading. The feature will initially roll out in the US over the next few months, with plans to expand to more countries next year.

Additional Changes

Elimination of Fact-Checking: Meta is moving away from traditional fact-checking controls on its social networks.
Lifting Restrictions: The company will lift restrictions on certain topics like politics and human rights.
Discontinuation of Programs: Meta has ended its diversity, equality, and inclusion program, a move that has sparked criticism.