Some industry observers told ABC News that the ostensible softening toward Trump by big-tech corporations reflects a new business landscape that is both heavily influenced by the president-elect and increasingly defined by the development of energy-intensive artificial intelligence products.

Heat waves, flooding and fire conditions are becoming more common and catastrophic as the world warms. Extreme weather events often lead to a spike in social media attention to climate change. Social media posting peaks during a crisis but drops off quickly.

Meta will get rid of fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram. The company will instead rely on its users to report false stories and misleading information through a “Communities Notes” system, it said.

In the age of social media, students are finding their voices and making them heard in powerful, creative ways. From sparking conversations about climate change to advocating for human rights, Instagram has become a platform for students to share their political beliefs and raise awareness about critical issues.