Facebook identifies 559 pages amplifying false content, NY Times says

A coordinated effort, involving 32 pages and fake accounts, included amplifying division around white supremacy and the #AbolishICE movement, the social network said......»»

Facebook has taken down hundreds of accounts that were spreading false or misleading political content ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, one of the social network’s most aggressive efforts to stop misinformation spread primarily by Americans......»»

Facebook announced improvements to its Page content quality features......»»

Twitter, Inc. (NYSE:TWTR) Fighting the Fake News Menace In recent times, the issue of fake content has taken epic proportions. Major social media platforms like Facebook FB , Twitter TWTR , We.....»»

All content will be carefully vetted to ensure that false information is not being disseminated to influence voters.....»»

Facebook finally explains why it bans some content, in 27 pages.....»»

"I don’t believe that our platform should take that down." Facebook, which has come under fire a number of times now over “fake news,” conspiracy theories, and offensive content posted on i.....»»

Critics say the company has not done enough to block false posts that have led to attacks in countries including Sri Lanka, Myanmar and India......»»

The social network removed hundreds of fake accounts and pages targeting people in different countries and regions that originated in Iran and Russia......»»

Many private groups reviewed by The Times contained content and behavior that appeared to violate Facebook rules, like those against hate speech......»»

Many private groups reviewed by The Times contained content and behavior that appeared to violate Facebook rules, like those against hate speech......»»

Many private groups reviewed by The Times contained content and behavior that appeared to violate Facebook rules, like those against hate speech......»»

The social-media company will use technology and human reviewers to help flag false content......»»

Facebook (FB) is set to employ machine learning models to examine and remove false photos and videos on its platform. Facebook FB continues to take measures to curb spreading of hate, false content and mi.....»»

Facebook is taking down hundreds of United States-based accounts and pages, many of which spread political misinformation, for breaking the company’s terms against “inauthentic” content and spam......»»

It said it removed 559 pages and 251 accounts that posted "sensational political content" aimed at driving users to other websites......»»

The social network said on Friday that it took down pages, groups and accounts that were distributing divisive content aimed at people in the U.S. and Britain......»»

Several top marketers were critical of the tech giant after The New York Times reported how it ignored and hid warning signs that it was being exploited to disrupt elections and spread toxic content......»»

When it comes to spreading false-flag memes to try and sway a US elections, Democrats in Alabama are giving Russia a run for their money. In an explosive report published Monday, the New York Times published new details about a Facebo.....»»

Facebook removed nearly 500 pages and accounts targeted at Europe and Central Asia. Some originated from an agency controlled by the Kremlin......»»