Group says misinformation on the rise on Facebook
An advocacy group tracking misinformation says it has found an increase in fake political news shared on Facebook ahead of the 2020 presidential elections.
Nov 6, 2019
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Partisan news outlets seek to fill void in US 'news deserts'
Open the website of the Kalamazoo Times of Michigan and you will see a smattering of articles such as might be found on the sites of any number of news organizations.
Dec 11, 2019
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Facebook algorithm changes suppressed journalism and meddled with democracy
Facebook's News Feed algorithm determines what users see on its platform—from funny memes to comments from friends. The company regularly updates this algorithm, which can dramatically change what information people consume.
Jul 24, 2019
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UK lawmaker challenges Facebook on political ads
An influential British lawmaker challenged Facebook's new effort to safeguard elections on Tuesday, warning that they will place a heavy constraint on the company's ability to combat misinformation.
Oct 22, 2019
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