Brazil's government has set a deadline for Meta to clarify the recent modifications made to its fact-checking program. Solicitor General Jorge Messias announced that Meta has until Monday to provide an explanation for the changes. This decision follows Meta's decision to discontinue its US fact-checking program and relax restrictions on discussions related to topics like immigration and gender identity.
The Brazilian government has expressed significant concerns regarding Meta's shifting policies, likening them to an airport windsock that changes direction based on external influences. Messias emphasized that Brazilian society will not tolerate such unpredictable policies.
