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Facebook reverses stance on Holocaust denial, will ban it now

It cited a recent survey in which nearly 25% of American adults ages 18 to 39 said they believed the Holocaust was a myth or exaggerated or weren't sure.

The company has faced criticism, including an ads boycott earlier this year, over its policies on hate speech and misinformation.

Nevertheless, Facebook has taken many measures over the years that suggest it sometimes does act as an arbiter of truth.

Last week, it also removed a post by President Donald Trump that falsely claimed coronavirus is less deadly than the seasonal flu.

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Author: Cnbc

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