Threads and Instagram users will be shown more political content from people they do not follow, parent company Meta has announced.

The firm says its part of its reorientation towards “free expression” – a move that saw it ditch fact checkers on Tuesday.

The change will be introduced in the US this week before being expanded globally soon after.

It represents a U-turn from the head of the two platforms, Adam Mosseri, who had previously said he was not in favour of them promoting posts about politics and news… More here. Thanks to Andrew.

That’s insane. How is forcing content on people free expression? This is just another knee-jerk reaction to Trump and Musk. It’s pathetic.

My son also shared the below with me. A series of short-term political decisions likely added to the continuing disaster in LA.

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