Impartial document on Fb bias catalogues gentle proceedings from conservatives

An impartial investigator has issued a initial document on its paintings figuring out the life and/or extent of bias in opposition to conservatives on Fb. It is refreshingly gentle studying — the proceedings are much less "Facebook is a den of liberals" and extra "we need more transparency on ad policies."
An independent investigator has issued a preliminary report on its work determining the existence and/or extent of bias against conservatives on Facebook. It's refreshingly light reading — the complaints are less "Facebook is a den of liberals" and more "we need more transparency on ad policies."

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Author: Devin Coldewey

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