Overview

• Meta replaced CrowdTangle with the Content Library, limiting access to qualified academic and nonprofit researchers.
• Critics argue the new tool has drastically fewer features and is less user-friendly compared to CrowdTangle.
• The shutdown comes ahead of a contentious U.S. election, raising fears about the spread of AI-generated misinformation.
• Meta's move is seen as part of a broader strategy to distance itself from the news business.
• Researchers warn the change will hinder efforts to track political disinformation and online harassment.