Facebook security chief responds to news algorithm critics

Found on CNet News on Sunday, 08 October 2017
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Facebook's security chief is warning critics that the fake news problem is more complicated than many are aware.

Facebook has drawn flak for its role in perpetuating hoaxes and its influence on the presidential election, and has in recent months worked to combat the rise of fake news. In response, the company said in August it would expand a program to offer related articles on a trending topic that offer fact-check articles and other perspectives.

So, in other words, users complained that they would have to use their brain and so some research to filter out fakes, instead of getting "The Truth(TM)" served on a plate screen. It may sound convenient at first, but you never know if those who filter it for you want to tell you actually the truth. Hello puppet.