Perhaps have you noticed that more and more fake news was surfing the web, especially shared on social networks amid the coronavirus epidemic. Between imaginary studies, unwise advice, conspiracy theories and crazy rumors, fake news are circulating and misleading users.
Sometimes, it’s so big it cannot be taken seriously. Yet, other fake news can sound convincing enough to fool many people. In this context, Facebook has launched a ruthless fight in order to fight against fake news on the social network. This Thursday April 16, 2020 Mark Zuckerberg gave the first results of his fights against fake news.
All in all, it represents thousands of unwanted contents deleted, 40 million of warnings sent on dubious news that have encouraged 95% of users not to click on the link. 60 fact-checking companies have been asked to examine contents in over 50 languages. 2 billion users have been redirected to public health authorities’ website and 350 million of them checked instructive messages shared on Facebook and Instagram.
