After Zuckerberg ends fact-checking on platforms, Trump praises Meta's progress.

President-elect Trump commended Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms, stating that the company has "made significant progress."

Meta has announced that it is ending its fact-checking program and lifting restrictions on speech in order to "restore free expression" across its platforms, acknowledging that its current content moderation practices have been too strict.

In an exclusive interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, Trump praised Meta's "presentation," stating that he thought it was "excellent."

"They have come a long way," Trump said.

Mark Zuckerberg announced in a video Tuesday morning that Meta will refocus on reducing errors, simplifying policies, and promoting free expression on its platforms, prompting Trump to make comments.

Meta is considering replacing fact-checking with a "Community Notes" model similar to the one used on X.

The third-party fact-checking program at Meta was introduced after the 2016 election to manage content and misinformation on its platforms, mainly due to political pressure. However, executives admitted that the system had gone too far.

Meta is modifying some of its content moderation rules, particularly those that are deemed "overly restrictive and limiting free discourse on sensitive topics such as immigration, trans issues, and gender."

"Kaplan stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that the platform aims to ensure that discourse can occur freely without the threat of censorship. The platform possesses the authority to modify the rules and make them more conducive to free expression. Moreover, the platform is not only modifying the rules but also altering the enforcement process."

Meta's automated systems, according to Kaplan, result in too many errors and remove content that does not violate their standards.

Like posts relating to terrorism, illegal drugs, and child sexual exploitation, Meta will continue to moderate certain things, as he stated.

Kaplan informed Planet Chronicle Digital that the company has a "real chance" now.

"The incoming Trump administration is not pressuring companies to censor and is instead a huge supporter of free expression, according to Kaplan. This aligns with the values that Mark founded the company on."

In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg admitted that he felt pressure from the Biden administration, particularly regarding COVID-19 content and subjects like satire and humor.

"As American companies, when other governments without our tradition or First Amendment see the US government pressuring US companies to remove content, it becomes an opportunity for those governments to exert more pressure on their own companies, according to Kaplan. However, we believe it is a chance to collaborate with the Trump administration and promote free expression within the US."

Kaplan stated that Meta views "potential for collaboration" with the Trump administration not only on matters of free speech but also in "advancing American enterprise and maintaining our technological advantage."

"Meta and our sector consider those issues of great importance," Kaplan stated. "We're thrilled to collaborate with the Trump administration to achieve those objectives."

Meta announced that it plans to adopt a more personalized approach to political content, allowing users to view more posts of that nature.

Meta will concentrate its enforcement efforts on "illegal and high-severity violations."

This week, Dana White, a Trump ally and the CEO of UFC, was appointed to Meta's board.

"White wrote, "I am thrilled to be a part of the future of AI and emerging technologies, and I love social media.""

Charlie Songhurst, a former Microsoft Corp. executive, and John Elkann, CEO of Exov NV, have joined the Meta board. Elkann's company has investments in various European businesses, including Ferrari NV and Juventus Football Club.