Microsoft might Integrate an Extension into its Edge Browser to Fight Fake News
Microsoft NewGuard, an extension which helps to arrest the spread of fake news might well be built into the Edge browser in the future…
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Facebook Ask Researchers to Measure the Effects of Erroneous Info in the News Feed
Facebook News Feed misinformation is a lingering problem for the social network, so the company is asking academics to study
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Facebook will Now Bar Pages from Buying Ads that Share Fake News
A Facebook Pages ad ban will bar certain Pages from buying ads on the social network that routinely share false
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Facebook Bots will Use Machine Learning to Fight Fake News
The world’s largest social network just announced via an updated blog post that Facebook bots will be part of an
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“Tens of Thousands” Fake Facebook Accounts Shut Down in the UK
According to a news report by the BBC, “tens of thousands” of fake Facebook accounts have already been removed from
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Facebook News Feed Related Articles Testing Fake News Detection System
A new Facebook News Feed Related Articles listings contain different sources to help alert users to fake news or misleading
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New Google Project Owl Goes Live to Combat Fake News and Problematic Content
A new search quality initiative called Google Project Owl, launches worldwide, starting today, featuring a three-pronged strategy to fight fake
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YouTube Third-Party Safety Tools to Roll Out After Brands Revolt
YouTube third-party safety tools will soon come to the video platform, following a revolt by major brand advertisers who suspended
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Facebook Disputed Content Alert Launches to Combat Fake News
Facebook Disputed Content label appears on posts identified by third parties as fake news, giving users the option to reshare
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Facebook, Google Fake News Receives more Tech Push Back
The Facebook, Google Fake News problem persists but the two tech giants are increasing algorithm and standards measures to wring
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Facebook Fake News still a Big Problem, Social Site Admits
Facebook fake news remains problematic, the social platform says, explaining ‘there’s so much more we need to do’ to correct
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Twitter, Facebook Join First Draft Coalition to Combat Fake News
Twitter and Facebook are joining the Google-backed First Draft Coalition to fight against fake news from appearing on social media
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