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2018 change to Facebook algorithm caused spread of ‘misinformation, toxicity, violent content’

2018 change to Facebook algorithm caused spread of ‘misinformation, toxicity, violent content’

  • An algorithm change made by Facebook in 2018 to prioritize reshared material instead led to the spread of “misinformation, toxicity, and violent content”
By Arab News ·
The Taliban have claimed they will uphold press freedoms although journalists are increasingly being harassed covering protests across the country. (File/CPJ)

Afghan journalists tell of Taliban beatings after covering protests

By AFP ·
UN says deeply concerned by Eswatini violence

UN says deeply concerned by Eswatini violence

By AFP ·
UN in Libya urges probe after violence at protest

UN in Libya urges probe after violence at protest

By AFP ·
UN envoy: Israeli annexation could unleash Middle East violence

UN envoy: Israeli annexation could unleash Middle East violence

By AP ·
Death toll rises to 32 in religious violence in India’s capital

Death toll rises to 32 in religious violence in India’s capital

By Reuters ·
Four gunmen killed in shootout in Comoros after opposition presidential candidate arrested

Four gunmen killed in shootout in Comoros after opposition presidential candidate arrested

By Reuters ·
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet calls for global stand against extremism, hate speech

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet calls for global stand against extremism, hate speech

By Arab News ·
Saudi man stabbed to death, others injured in Jeddah neighborhood fight

Saudi man stabbed to death, others injured in Jeddah neighborhood fight

By Arab News ·
What Saudi Arabia is doing to end violence against women

What Saudi Arabia is doing to end violence against women

By Ruba Obaid ·
Danish ex-gangster shot dead after launch of book on quitting crime

Danish ex-gangster shot dead after launch of book on quitting crime

By Reuters ·
Facebook cracks down on bogus posts inciting violence

Facebook cracks down on bogus posts inciting violence

By AFP ·
Eleven people killed in India’s capital, police probe link to gang war

Eleven people killed in India’s capital, police probe link to gang war

By Reuters ·

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