Facebook just pulled back the curtain on how it influences elections

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg last week preached his company's commitment to election integrity. This week, he showed it off. 

Facebook on Wednesday revealed the four main ways it believed it played a role prior to, during, and after the federal election in Germany last weekend. In a blog post, the company provided an unprecedented level of transparency in what the company does during campaigns. 

Facebook's efforts included:

  1. Removing tens of thousands of fake accounts in Germany

  2. Showing related articles that could include opposing viewpoints

  3. Providing the option to explore different party perspectives on issues

  4. Cooperating with authorities on online security issues

  5. Supporting media partners in the distribution of election information Read more...

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via Zero Tech Blog

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