Meta officially swaps fact checks for community notes
Meta has officially ended fact-checking of content in the US, replacing this with a ‘community notes’ system similar to X (formerly Twitter).
The new approach, which launched across Facebook, Instagram and Threads, allows user-contributed notes to provide additional context on posts without penalising or downranking content.
Contributors must meet specific criteria, and while notes won’t impact ad posts, they can appear on posts by anyone, including public figures.
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Is Reddit the new battleground that can swing elections?
Labour has launched a government-backed Reddit account, UKGovNews, to promote its policies and connect with younger, politically curious voters amid rising competition from populist parties like Reform.
The move mirrors a broader social media push, including a growing TikTok presence, and reflects changing communication priorities under comms chief James Lyons.
While Reddit allows Labour to engage more directly with people, its open and unpredictable reputation presents risk, so Labour’s success will depend on staying clear, consistent and relevant.
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Two thirds of parents in south west support ban on children using social media
A new survey by Opinium found that two-thirds of parents in the South West support banning social media for children under 16, with over half believing it harms their children’s mental health.
Many report their children spend several hours a day on social platforms, and nearly half say tech companies aren’t doing enough to keep kids safe.
The issue is gaining national attention, with over 128,000 people signing a petition for a ban. Campaigner Daisy Greenwell urges parents to set clear boundaries and consider safer, less addictive devices for their children.
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LinkedIn Tests Video Trends to Encourage Member Engagement
LinkedIn is testing a new video trends feature in the US that encourages users to share their own video responses to trending professional topics, similar to the current style on TikTok.
While success depends on keeping content professionally-focused, the move aligns with rising video consumption on the platform, which has seen a 36% increase in watch time year-over-year, especially among younger users.
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Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale to non-Chinese buyer to avoid ban
Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US by 75 days, citing the need for more time to finalise a deal.
The current owner ByteDance insists a sale is not feasible, despite security concerns from the US about its operations. Potential buyers include Oracle, Amazon and Walmart.
China recently paused negotiations following Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, but the US President hinted he might ease trade penalties if a TikTok sale is approved.
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