The CEO of Meta Platforms released a video message apologizing for censorship on Facebook and announced plans to expand free speech on the company's platforms with the support of the Trump administration.

Key changes

Abolishing factcheckers and moving to a “Community Notes” system

Factcheckers have shown political bias, especially in the US. Therefore, platforms will implement a system of user notes to verify content.

Simplification of content rules

Restrictions on discussing topics such as immigration and gender will be lifted. Instead of suppressing opinions, it is important to allow users to share their experiences and views.

Changing moderation algorithms

Content filters will no longer automatically block posts for minor infractions. The focus will be on serious violations and illegal content.

Return of political content

Previously, political posts were less likely to be included in recommendations due to user complaints. However, many people now want to see more of this kind of content, and it will start to be promoted again.

Working with the U.S. government to protect against censorship by other countries

The U.S. has strong constitutional guarantees for free speech, while Europe, Latin America and China are strengthening censorship laws.

The platform recognizes that complex systems will never be perfect. Nevertheless, the main priority now is to reduce censorship and return to the social network's mission: to give people a voice and the ability to express themselves freely.