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Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's YouTube didn't curb hate speech and incorrect information ultimate year for the reason that United States struggled with common polarization in regards to the presidential election and coronavirus, a analysis introduced on Monday showed.
Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet's YouTube failed to curb hate speech and misinformation last year as the United States struggled with widespread polarization about the presidential election and coronavirus, a study released on Monday showed.

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