Fb's fact-checking program just a partial method to disinformation, file says | CBC Information

A file from U.Okay. non-profit Complete Reality reveals that Fb's new fact-checking program is an invaluable device — however does not were given some distance sufficient in fighting disinformation.
A report from U.K. non-profit Full Fact finds that Facebook's new fact-checking program is a useful tool — but doesn't got far enough in combating disinformation.Original article
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