Meta Ending Third-Party Fact-Checking; Singapore Looking at Implementing Social Media Age Limits

Meta, the company behind popular social media platforms, has announced that they will be ending their third-party fact-checking program. Instead, they are moving towards a Community Notes model where users can decide when posts are potentially misleading and need more context. The program will be launched in the US over the next few months, with contributors writing and rating Community Notes to provide diverse perspectives and prevent biased ratings.

In other news, Singapore is considering implementing a minimum age restriction for social media platforms. Following Australia’s lead, which recently banned those under 16 from social media, Singapore is engaging in discussions with Australian counterparts and social media platforms to understand their views. The objective is to protect children and youth from the potential harm of social media, although it is still unclear how user ages will be verified.

Disney has made headlines by entering into an agreement to combine Hulu + Live TV with FuboTV, a live sports streaming service. The merged business will operate under the Fubo company name and will feature a new Sports & Broadcasting service showcasing Disney’s premier sports and broadcast networks. Disney will own 70% of Fubo under the agreement, with both services still available to consumers as separate offerings.

These developments in the streaming entertainment industry are shaking up the landscape and offering new opportunities for users to engage with content. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting changes in the world of streaming.