What does that mean?
Why is Facebook saying theyll deprecate the news, a word that seems like an odd choice?
Typically, most Americans probably understand the word deprecate as expressing disapproval.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is seen in attendance during the UFC 298 event at Honda Center on February 17, 2024, in Anaheim, California.Photo: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC (Getty Images)
The News tab was already pretty damn de-prioritized if you look at where it shows up already.
I had to zoom out on my browsers perspective to even show the News tab without scrolling down.
That part circled in red down there?
A screenshot of Facebook as it exists today, with the News tab circled in red.Screenshot: Facebook
Thats the News tab.
And that prime placement might suggest Facebook users dont necessarily dislike news.
Perhaps they just dont know where to find it.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said since the introduction of Threads last year that itsnot a place for news.
Facebook also noted theyre still committed to fact-checking claims on the site.
This does not impact our commitment to connecting people to reliable information on our platforms.
Update, 11:10 p.m.
ET: Facebook responded to emailed questions Thursday night by confirming its use of the word deprecate means remove.
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