Facebook has expanded its global third-party fact-checking efforts to the UK.
What’s new: Articles, images, and videos posted on Facebook in the UK will now be fact-checked by independent charity Full Fact as part of an effort to reduce the spread of “fake news.”
How it’ll work: Facebook users can flag a post if they suspect it is false. It is then reviewed by Full Fact, which will label it as true, not true, or a mixture. If false, the post won’t disappear, but it’ll appear lower in news feeds (so it’s seen by fewer people). Full Fact will prioritize posts that could damage people’s health or safety, or undermine democratic processes. Facebook is funding the initiative.
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