Why Meta Discontinued Its Fact-Checking Program

Meta initially launched fact-checking in 2016 to combat misinformation, collaborating with over 100 organizations in more than 60 languages. However, in January 2025, the company shut down its official program, citing concerns over political bias. CEO Mark Zuckerberg argued that traditional fact-checkers had become partisan, a claim that drew criticism from media experts who warned that misinformation could spread unchecked.

How Community Notes Works

Meta’s Community Notes system will allow users to add context to posts, similar to X’s model. Key aspects include:

• U.S. users can apply to contribute, with approvals granted gradually.
• Contributors can write and rate notes, but these will only be published if users with diverse viewpoints agree on their accuracy.
• Unlike the previous program, misleading posts won’t have reduced visibility but will instead be supplemented with additional context.

Global Expansion Plans

The U.S. launch begins on March 18, but fact-checking partnerships will remain active outside the country. Meta plans to expand Community Notes globally, though no specific timeline has been announced.

Jio’s Third Major Technology in the Portfolio

Jio has already been offering Jio Fiber broadband and Jio Air Fiber services, both of which enhance internet connectivity. At the Indian Mobile Congress 2023, Jio launched its Jio Air Fiber service, connecting four remote locations across the country using this technology. These locations include Gir National Park in Gujarat, Korba in Chhattisgarh, Nabarangpur in Odisha, and ONGC Jorhat in Assam. Following Jio Fiber and Jio Air Fiber, Jio Space Fiber is now being introduced as the third major technology in Jio’s portfolio.

What Is Jio Space Fiber?

Jio Space Fiber will use SIS company’s satellites to deliver broadband connectivity, providing multi-gigabit connectivity anywhere and anytime. This is a satellite-based internet service that leverages innovative and advanced NGSO (Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit) technology to extend connectivity to remote areas. At the Indian Mobile Congress, Akash Ambani demonstrated this service to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This service operates similarly to Starlink by Elon Musk, offering internet access via satellites. It will bring high-speed internet to areas where traditional broadband and air fiber are not readily available.

Pricing for Jio Space Fiber

Aakash Ambani, President of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, stated that Jio has provided broadband internet access to millions of homes and businesses for the first time in the country. Jio Space Fiber aims to do the same. It will connect every aspect of life, from online government services, education, healthcare, to entertainment, with Jio Space Fiber. However, specific information regarding when this service will be available to the general public and its pricing has not been disclosed. It has only been mentioned that Jio will make internet connectivity available to users at affordable prices.