Meta Oversight Board advisory on community fact-checks and disinformation risks

Meta's Oversight Board issued an advisory warning that user-generated fact-checking via 'community notes' could pose significant human rights risks and contribute to tangible harms, particularly in repressive regimes, conflict zones, and during elections. The report highlights risks of disinformation amplification, lack of access to information, and potential manipulation by malicious actors using AI. It recommends Meta test for disinformation risks and ensure free media and civil society are present before rolling out the system globally.