Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Slam Meta's Fact-Checking Changes: 'Deeply Deceptive'

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the latest high-profile figures to criticize Meta's changes to its fact-checking policy. In a statement released through their Archewell Foundation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused the social media giant of prioritizing profits over public safety and allowing hate speech to go unchecked. The couple also expressed concern over Meta's plans to abandon its diversity and equity commitments. Meanwhile, Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko and Meta's oversight board co-chair Michael McConnell have also raised concerns about the changes.

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