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Facebook tests Wikipedia-powered information panels, similar to Google, in its search results

Fb is attempting out a brand spanking new feature that objectives to keep consumers within its platform once they’re looking for factual wisdom they might in a different way turn to Google or Wikipedia to hunt down. The company confirmed to TechCrunch it’s now piloting an up to date fashion of Fb Seek that shows …
Facebook is testing a new feature that aims to keep users inside its platform when they’re looking for factual information they would otherwise turn to Google or Wikipedia to find. The company confirmed to TechCrunch it’s now piloting an updated version of Facebook Search that displays …

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Author: Sarah Perez

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