Meta Corrects Fact-Check Error on Trump Photo
Meta admits it erroneously fact-checked Trump shooting photo: 'We apologize' đź”—
Meta acknowledged a mistake in applying a fact-check warning to a photo of former President Donald Trump raising his fist after being grazed by a bullet during an assassination attempt. The warning was meant for a doctored version of the image that showed Secret Service agents smiling, but the error resulted in the warning being incorrectly applied to the authentic photo. Meta, which employs a third-party fact-checking system to manage misinformation, has since corrected the error and apologized. CEO Mark Zuckerberg remarked on Trump's resilience during the incident, expressing admiration for his reaction.
What did Meta apologize for?
Meta apologized for mistakenly applying a fact-check warning to a real photo of Donald Trump instead of the altered version that showed Secret Service agents smiling.
How does Meta handle misinformation?
Meta uses a third-party fact-checking system and employs AI to identify misinformation and apply warning labels to false claims.
What was Mark Zuckerberg's reaction to the incident involving Trump?
Mark Zuckerberg described Trump's reaction as "bada--" and expressed emotional support for Trump's resilience after the shooting incident.