Meta outlines three-pronged strategy against misinformation

Meta presented its strategy to combat misinformation during the House Tri-Committee hearing on Tuesday, April 8.

The company highlighted its three-pronged approach involving content removal, distribution reduction, and user education through fact-checking partnerships with local organizations like VERA Files and Rappler.

Rafael Frankel, Meta's director of public policy in Southeast Asia, emphasized the role of independent third-party fact-checkers in verifying viral misinformation and cited a recent case where VERA Files debunked a false claim by pro-Duterte blogger Mark Lopez.

Despite discontinuing its fact-checking program in the US, Meta assured that it remains active globally to ensure content accuracy and prevent harm.

During the hearing, lawmakers pressed Meta on accountability for harmful or misleading content on its platforms, with Acop suggesting the need for social media regulation requiring local registration for accessibility and compliance.