Meta's Decision: Dropping Support for News in Australia and the U.S.
Meta will deprecate the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia in April 2024, following its previous deprecation in the UK, France, and Germany. The decision is part of an effort to focus on products and services that users value most, such as short form video, as the number of people using Facebook News has dropped significantly. However, news publishers can still post links to their stories and leverage other features like Reels and ads. Meta also reaffirms its commitment to connecting people to reliable information through partnerships with fact-checking organizations and continued investment in combating misinformation.