Meta has announced the launch of sign-ups for its Community Notes program across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
The move follows the company’s decision to phase out its third-party fact-checking initiative in favor of a crowdsourced model similar to the one used by X (formerly Twitter).
According to a blog post from Meta, the Community Notes feature will enable users to identify potentially misleading posts and provide additional context.
Participants in the program can submit notes offering background information, clarifications, or relevant insights to help others better understand a post.
Starting today, U.S.-based users over the age of 18 can apply to be early contributors.
Eligibility requirements include having an account in good standing for at least six months and either a verified phone number or enrollment in two-factor authentication.
Contributors will be able to write Community Notes of up to 500 characters, including a mandatory link to support their claims.
For a note to be published, it must be deemed helpful by users with differing viewpoints, ensuring a balanced and fair review process. If consensus is not reached, the note will not be added to the post.
Meta’s approach mirrors that of X, which relies on crowdsourced moderation to improve content accuracy and combat misinformation across social media platforms.
